The AMICA News Bulletin Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors' Association January/February 1990 Volume 27 • Number 1 The AMICA News Bulletin Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors' Association I'" ROBIN PRATT, Publisher 515 Scott Street (419) 626-1903 Sandusky, Ohio 44870-3736

Published by the Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors' Association, a PUBLICATION DEADLINES FOR 1990 non·profit group devoted to the restoration, distribution and enjoyment of musical instruments using perforated paper music rolls, AMICA was For January/February issue ...... December 15 founded in San Francisco in 1963. For March/April issue February 15 For May/June issue...... April 15 POLICY ON ADVERTISING For July/August issue June 15 The BULLETIN accepts advertising without any en­ For September/October issue...... August 15 dorsement, implied or otherwise, of the products or For November/December issue...... October 15 services being offered. Ad copy must contain text directly related to the product/service being offered. Extraneous text will be deleted at the publisher's CHAPTER OFFICERS descretion. FOUNDING CHAPTER IOWA Co·Pres: Jack & Diane Edwards Pres: Rex Fritts Vice Pres: Don Ellison Vice Pres: Leland Zimmerline Sec: Rob Thomas SeclTreas: Ed Pousch ADVERTISING Treas: Lyle Merithew Reporter: AI Johnson Classified: lOC per word, $3.00 minimum for members. Bd. Rep.: Gene McGraw Reporter: Bill Wherry BOSTON AREA Non-members may advertise at twice the above rate, $6.00 PRES: Marv Horovitz minimum. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Vice Pres: Bill Koenigsberg Pres: Lloyd Osmundson Sec: Charlie Randazzo • See Bulletin Deadlines on this page. Payment must Co-V Pres: Jan & Mallory Geller Treas: Alan Jayne accompany order. Make checks payable to: Treas: Ken Hodge Bd. Rep.: Sandy Libman AMICA INTERNATIONAL. Sec: Brooke Osmundson Reporter: Don Brown • Checks or money orders from advertisers in foreign coun­ TEXAS NORTHERN LIGHTS .,,- tries must be drawn on a U.S. Bank. Pres: Ken Long Pres: Dorothy Olds Display Advertising Vice Pres: Richard Tonnesen Vice Pres: Don Cunderla Sec/Treas: Janet Tonnesen Sec: Tim Wheat Full Page 7W'xlO" $120.00 Rep: Richard Smith Treas: Robert & Katheryn Dumas Half Page 7V2"x4%" 60.00 s Reporter: Kay Dumas / Ruth Anderson Quarter Page 3 /s"x4%" 30.00 MIDWEST Business Card 2"x3V2" $20.00 Pres: Liz Barnhart SIERRA-NEVADA Vice Pres: Barry & Bennet Leedy Pres: Bob Patton • Each photograph or half-tone $8.00. Sec: John Fischer Vice Pres: Julia Riley Treas: Alvin Wulfekuhl Sec/Treas: Sonja Lemon • See Bulletin deadlines on this page. Reporter: Margaret Frazer Bd. Rep.: Ray Bauer • We recommend display advertisers supply camera-ready Bd. Rep.: Jim Weisenborne Reporter: Ed Baehr copy. Copy that is oversized or undersized will be changed PHILADELPHIA AREA CHICAGO AREA to correct size at your cost. We can prepare your adver­ Pres: Paul Dietz Pres: Jim Edwards tisement from your suggested layout at cost. Vice Pres: Dave Charrier Vice Pres: Rob Deland Sec: Bob Rosencrans Sec: Jere DeBacker • Payment must accompany order. Typesetting, layout or size Treas: Bob Taylor Treas: Elsa Pekarek alteration charges will be billed separately. Make checks Rep: Joan Pollitt Bd. Rep.: Mike SchWimmer payable to: AMICA INTERNATIONAL. Reporter: Rob Deland SOWNY (Southern Ontario. • Checks or money orders from advertisers in foreign coun­ Western NY) HEART OF AMERICA tries must be drawn on a U.S. bank. Pres: Gary Lemon Pres: Gerold Koehler Vice Pres: Jim Barley Vice Pres: Linda Bird • All ads will appear on the last pages of the Bulletin at the Sec: Janie McCleary SeclTreas: Tom Bode discretion of the publisher. Treas: Edie Aldridge Bd. Rep.: Ron Bopp Publication of business advertising in no way implies AMICA's Rep: Mike Walter Reporter: Willa Daniels endorsement of any commercial operation. However, AMICA ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHEAST AREA reserves the right to refuse any ad that is not in keeping with Pres: Larry Kerecman Pres: David Oppenheim AMICA's general standards or if complaints are received in­ Vice Pres: Owanah Wick Vice Pres: John Daly dicating that said business does not serve the best interests Rep: Don Wick Sec: Wayne Fisher of the members of AMICA according to its goals and bylaws. Sec: Art Tarr Reporter: Wayne Fisher Treas: Don Winter )1fIIiJ LADY LIBERTY .''--- Single back issues of the Bulletin Pres: Paul Ciancia GATEWAY Vice Pres: Paul Manganaro Pres: Yousef Wilson are available from the Publisher Sec: Michele Manganaro Vice Pres: Deane Wiley for $4.00 each Treas: John Ellems SeclTreas: Carole Wiley Rep: David Nemoff Reporter: Jean Milburn AMICA International

INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS PRESIDENT Ron Connor ,./. AMICA CONVENTION (501) 636-1749 CLEVELAND, OHIO Route 4, Rogers, AR 72756 PAST PRESIDENT Terry Smythe July 12-15, 1990 (204) 832-3982 55 Rowand Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3J 2N6 VICE PRESIDENT Robert W. Taylor • Do you wish to become a member of AMICA? (314) 875-6111 Write to Membership Secretary. 2508 Cimarron Dr., Columbia, MO 65203 Annual fee for U.S. members ...... $22 SECRETARY Mel Septon Canada and Mexico (air) $28 (312) 679-3455 Other non-U.S. countries (surface) $28 9045 North Karlov, Skokie, IL 60076 New and lapsed members add processing fee. . .. $ 5 TREASURER Larry Norman (213) 538-9461 • Has your address changed? 17700 Avalon Blvd. #295, Carson, CA 90746 Write to Membership Secretary. PUBLISHER Robin Pratt (419) 626-1903 • Do you have a contribution for the Bulletin? 515 Scott Street, Sandusky, OH 44870-3736 All subjects of interest to readers of the Bulletin are en­ MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Valerie Anderson couraged and invited by the Publisher. Every attempt will New memberships be made to publish all articles of general interest to AMICA Home (803) 791-1487 members at the earliest possible time and at the discretion P.O. Box 172, Columbia, SC 29202 of the publisher. See Bulletin deadlines on previous page. BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Founding Chapter: Gene McGraw Southern California: Mary Lilien AMICA International News Bulletin Texas: Richard Tonneson Midwest: Vincent Ricca Volume 27 Number 1 January/February 1990 Philadelphia Area: Bob Rosencrans SOWNY: Jan Drewniak CONTENTS Rocky Mountain: Larry Kerecman Lady Liberty: John DeParis AMICA Membership Application. .. .. Inside back wrapper Iowa: Alvin Johnson Features Boston Area: Sanford Libman Nominations " 3 Northern Lights: Tom Olds Sierra-Nevada: Ray Bauer AMICA Survey Results " 3 Chicago Area: Mike Schwimmer 1990 AMICA Cleveland " 6 Heart of America: Ron Bopp Q.R.S. Autograph Roll Master List part 6 8 Southeast Area: John O'Laughlin Searching for Lulu 12 Gateway: Roger Wiegand Texas Classical Musicians Wanted " 12 COMMITTEES Leonard Grymonprez on Band Organs " 13 TECHNICAL, Harold Malakinian Complete Welte " 14 2345 Forest Trail Dr., Troy, MI 48098 Conlon Nancarrow " 18 ARCHIVES, Bob Rosencrans 109 Cumberland Place, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 New Merry-Go-Round Museum _.. _ " 19 Sound Board Repair - Tim Wheat - part 2...... 22 PUBLICATIONS, Robin Pratt Random Restoration Rules ...... _...... " 28 515 Scott Street, Sandusky, OH 44870-3736 Tubing Removing Confusing _" 28 AUDIO-VISUAL, Harold Malakinian Duo-Art Pneumatic Springs 29 2345 Forest Trail Dr., Troy, MI48098 CONVENTION COORDINATOR, Liz Barnhart Departments 919 Lantern Glow Trail, Dayton, OH 45431 A Note from The President ...... " 2 HONORARY MEMBERS, Dorothy Bromage Publisher's Note " 2 157 School Street, Gorham, ME 04038-1026 Special Roll 12 People " 17 AFFILIATED SOCIETIES & ORGANIZATIONS- See May/June 1989 for addresses The Collections 20 The Player Piano Group (England) Technicalities ...... " 22 The North West Player Piano Association (England) Tech Tips _ " 30 Netherlands Mechanical Organ Society - KDV News From the Chapters 31 Australian Collectors of Mechanical Musical Instruments Classified " 39 Dutch Pianola Association Society of Friends of Mechanical Musical Instruments (Germany) -"" Front Cover: Contributed by Robin Pratt Smithsonian Institution Back Cover: Ever Have One Of Those Days? ... DISCLAIMER: Acceptance of articles for publication in the AMICA News Contributed by Robin Pratt Bulletin does not imply a guarantee of the accuracy of the facts contained in any article, nor an endorsement of an author's recommendation.

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recuts. Now I am about as useful around computers as I am / A disaster occured at our around a piano with no spool box, but I am assured that this -- house that got me to thinking is entirely feasible. This system could even be sent overseas about the fragile nature of our to record music not available in the U.S. Of course not every collections and the steps we roll ever made is worthy of preservation, but if a representative should take to ensure our selection for each type of machine plus all great performances music is not lost forever. I had were preserved, it would give AMICA an outstanding library some Wilcox and White and be a valuable contribution to music history. I think this Angelus rolls stored on steel is the sort of thing AMICA should be involved in, and I will shelves and thought they stick my neck out and say I think the Board would consider were perfectly safe. Wrong! I some AMICA funding should a well thought-out proposal sur­ recently pulled out a roll, but face. Perhaps some of you computer people could get together, only got half a roll. It seems the local termites smelled dinner, maybe through Terry's network, and see what you can come bored holes through the wall, and were happy as pigs in mud. up with. We have long dreamed of a museum, which at pre­ It's a little hard to know how one should react to a bug that sent is not possible. However, something like thiS, with its small chooses Mozart for lunch but I called the company that has storage requirement and easy duplication would be an excellent a contract to keep my house free of such guests, cultured or start. not. They rushed over and did their thing and paid me my estimate of the damages. Fortunately the little buggers seem· As I write this our house is all decked out for the holidays, ed to prefer the boxes to the rolls so in a number of cases including the newly framed picture of the little boy at the player I could save the rolls which now must sit naked on the shelf. piano that was given to the convention attendees by Frank (At least an inch away from touching the wall. Sorry, fellas.) Adams. Thanks, Frank. I hope your holidays were great and 1990 will be a satisfying year. The point of all this is that it reminded me of a conversa· tion I had with Terry Smythe at the Convention in Boston. Keep in Tune, He would like to seeAMICA get behind a project to develope equipment to transfer music rolls to computer discs where they Ron could be stored indefinitely and called up any time to produce ( -'

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Happy New Year! Office is getting rich on us at $2.75 return postage per issue and also 30¢ - 60¢ per issue for forwarding! It adds up. Well, things got off to a On to some other new items. Due to some donations and cool start this winter holiday an incredible amount of interest, there is a new Merry-Go-Round season, but I guess that is old Museum opening and it's right here in Sandusky, Ohio! We have news now so on with the new. a wonderful '20's Georgian Post Office (now defunct) that is in Hope everyone had a super the process of being converted to the Museum, and they have holiday and got lots of goodies their 501 (C3) status so anyone may donate monies or in­ cause I sure did! As usual I strumentslhorses to them for a tax deduction. They also are look­ ordered a batch of recuts for ing for items for loan. This would make a great side trip for all myself for Christmas and was of you coming to the AMICA-CLEVELAND 1990 Convention thrilled with the surprises I July 12th as it is only 45 minutes from Cleveland to Sandusky. received (and 2·day delivery at that!). Some obscure classical as Also in Sandusky is Cedar Point, one of the oldest Amusement well as delightful/fun FoxTrot couplings for my Duo-Art were add­ Parks in the country with also the largest, tallest, fastest, steepest ed to my collection this time. Speaking of collections, I thought roller coaster in the world, the MAGNUM 200XL. So take a a new department that would be interesting to all starts this month chance. - simply called "The Collections". That's my parLnow for yours. Well, I guess this got a little longer than I planned, so until All you have to do is photograph your instrument or collection, next time! write an interesting article to go with it and the rest is history. Of course these aren't to be advertisements for the sale of items Robin y...., but a way to "show off' your favorites. I really feel a need to mention that it is very important to PS. I almost forgot to tell you about my other Christmas present..: let us know when you are planning to move well in advance. Each which is a Steinway upright Themodist-Metrostyle Pianola, 1911. month I get a number of Bulletins back and really, the Post I had been looking for one for years and found one evesdropping one evening. So Merry Christmas to me!

-2- IT'S NOMINATIONS TIME AGAIN! By Terry Smythe

i ./ Next July 11-15 in Cleveland, we will be voting for a new All members are encouraged to put on their thinking cap slate of International Officers. As Immediate Past President, and come up with suggestions for potential candidates for each it is my responsibility to form a Nominating Committee and of these offices, on the basis of background, appropriate skills solicit recommendations for nominations to any or all of the and talents, willingness to serve, and geographic dispersion. following positions: A critical function that we must do exceedingly well to President Vice-President survive is to inspire new volunteers to step forth and join those Secretary Treasurer active in running our Association. Volunteers are an Associa­ In addition to suggestions expressed either by members tion's greatest strength and asset, and simultaneously its most or Chapter Board Reps, Section 3 of Article VlII of our By­ fundamental weakness. All volunteers sooner or later do bum Laws provides for a formal nomination that may be express­ out, do have a change of special interests, and do yearn for ed in writing to the Nominating Committee by any 30 a change and a rest from years of continuous dedication to members, not more than one-third of whom may be from any a cause that is truly delightful and inspirational. one Chapter, at least 90 days before the annual meeting. That Our Association's staying power and success does stem translates into a deadline of 14 April 1990 for such in large part from its ability to spark enthusiasm, and persuade nominations. volunteers to donate their time, skill and resources. The old All candidates, whether nominated by the committee or proverb about volunteers "...getting more out of user groups by petition, must certify in writing to the Chairman of the than they put in:', is absolutely true here. Nominating Committee their willingness to serve if elected. The Nominating Committee will organize a ballot con­ Terry Smythe taining all the names of consenting candidates for each of­ Immediate Past President fice. Voting and election will take place at the Annual Member­ 55 Rowand Ave. ship Meeting. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 2N6 (204) 945-6713 (bus) (204) 832-3982 (res)

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1989 AMICA MEMBERSHIP SURVEY RESULTS

During Fall of 1988, I developed the 2nd Annual AMICA Had I put an answer column along the right hand margin as Membership Survey to be returned with your 1989 Dues. is done in most surveys, the data would have been much easier Unlike the previous year when the U.S. Postal service had lost to retrieve. Oh well, live and learn. over one-half of the surveys, this time close to 1,000 responses Once again, Past President Terry Smythe came to the were returned to me. When I designed the survey, I thought rescue. After reviewing a sampling of the surveys, he offered that it was well layed out, but the opposite proved true. As to develope a spread sheet for his computer. The follOWing I asked the various questions, I left blank spaces for you to letter from Terry to me summarizes the results. fill in with your answers. The result was that the responses were strewn throughout the body of the survey which required reading almost every word on each page to tally the answers. Mel Septon, Secretary

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MEMBERSHIP SURVEY (1989 Renewals) 1. 27.6% of the respondents belong to an AMICA Chapter 69.7% do not Of those who do not belong to a local Chapter, an encouraging 76% (201 prospects) requested that they be contacted by the nearest -' Chapter. I have returned these responses so such action might be proceeded with without further delay. Regretably, this may prove to be difficult in some cases because: a. Many left illegible signatures and no clues as to identity. b. 31 did not leave their names!

-3- 2. Pianos reported (from within the 370 responses): actual Estimate of total AMICA pianos Grands: Ampico 173" 653/ Duo-Art 134 506 / Welte 28 106 / (' Recordo 11 42 13051 Uprights: Ampico 59 219/ / Duo-Art 58 219 / 1 Welte 29 109 / 1 Recordo 11 42 592 1898 Pumper 345 1302 Total estimated pianos in AMICA - 3199

Questions were not asked about other kinds of instruments, such as nickelodeons, band organs, music boxes, etc., and many of the respondents indicated they would like to have reported such. Other systems not invited - Artrio-Angelus, Art-Echo, Hupfeld Dea, Philips Duca, foot pumped grands, etc. Furthermore, it was not made clear as to whether we wanted information about only restored pianos, or all pianos in the individual member's possession. For example, I reported only my 2 restored grands, but did not mention my 9 other unrestored grands in storage. These quantities of pianos were based on the 370 responses processed to date. The estimated quantity of pianos respresented in AMICA is based solely on a 1396 membership base. 3. Preferences Reported Choice 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Reproducing Pianos 199 63 38 27 14 7 348 Player Pianos 58 104 57 39 40 22 320 Music Boxes 24 45 54 60 64 59 306 Nick's/Orches 39 70 92 54 43 10 308 Band Organs 23 24 31 62 80 70 290 History' 15 28 48 49 40 114 294 ~ From this we can safely accept that AMICAns most prefer reproducing pianos, then player pianos, nickelodeons/orchestrions, music. boxes, band organs, and history in descending order. This question produced some interesting data and provoked some concerns. Bya huge margin, AMICAns indicate a strong interest in reproducing pianos, and by an equally huge margin, a minimum interest in the historical background of our avocation. Analysis of the full 1000 returns will not likely alter these trends appreciably. The inescapable conslusion is that we who purport to cherish history, show a significant disinterest in the very things that made it possible for us to enjoy this unique slice of musical heritage. That is cause for concerm, and will warm the hearts of the historians among us. They should be encouraged to dig ever deeper into our history, and the results of their labors brought to the forefront in our Bulletin, Chapter Meetings, and Conventions. 4. Bringing children to conventions and chapter meetings: 31.1% favored bringing children to conventions 53.5% favored not bringing children to conventions 28.9% favored bringing children to chapter meetings 46.8% favored not bringing children to chapter meetings 5. Reasonable hotel rates: 6. Reasonable conve;tion rates: 7. Convention hotel location: 21.6% favored $50-55 21.4% favored $100-125 28.9% favored a downtown hotel 37.6% favored $60-65 29.5% favored $130-150 62.7% favored a suburan hotel 25.1 % favored $70-75 18.6% favored $160-185 8.1 favored $80-85 13.2% favored $190-220 4.3% favored $225-250 8. Meals inclusion: 3.5 favored inclusion of ALL meals 33.8% favored inclusion of MOST meals 56.5% favored inclusion of a FEW meals ...y:.. As I've noted above, these results were based on processing 370 of the approximately 1000 responses received. For some of the\. data, significant accuracy will be achieved when all have been processed, while in other cases, no appreciable changes will emerge. As I continue with this rather time consuming data entry process, I will report the progress of the analyses. Regards. Terry Smythe COMMENTS - 1989 RENEWAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Of three conventions I attended, Pasadena was the best, camaraderie of lots of pianos around, encouraging lots of midnite group visits, singalongs, and superb fellowship. / 2. Imperative that children be encouraged, particularly if their parents have fostered an interest in our avocation. If not, AMICA will grow ever smaller over time, and eventually fade away. 3. Convention registration fees, and hotel rates should emerge as a Host Chapter prerogative. They know best what certain events and results will cost, and can rationalize and justify as required. 4. The registration fee should be whatever it takes to put on a first class show. 5. We think the Conventions are a wonderful vacation at a reasonable price with a most friendly group of people. Keep up the good work, you are a fine group. 6. The main goal should be a "good" convention, not the cheapest. 7. Really would like to see more mart time. Dallas '81 was excellent in this regard. 8. Develop a package of guidelines for members who have an opportunity to put on a show for schoolchildren, with a player or reproducer. 9. Yes, some planned activities and events give "form" to the Convention, but give me some free time to do my own thing, and perhaps get to know other members better. Opportunities for optional events would also be appreciated. 10. Present Mart is far too short! Too important to be made air too brief. Participants are presently discouraged from attending. 11. More joint meetings with MBSI Please! We can afford one Convention, but we can't afford two. 12. Children are the future of our hobby. If they have the slightest interest, they must be encouraged. Perhaps useful to have a presenta­ tion of some kind aimed at children in attendance, conducted by interested children of Host members. *******************************************************************

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Contributed by Robin Pratt from The Musical Herald, October 1910 CLEVELAND 1990 AMICA CONVENTION CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 12-15

It's not too early to make your plans for the 1990 AMICA Convention in Cleveland, July 12-15. The head­ quarters hotel is Stouffer's magnificiently restored Tower City Plaza, situated on historic Public Square in downtown Cleveland. It's only a $1.00 ride by train from the airport to the lower level of the hotel. Our motto for this conven­ tion will be Convenience!

Our hotel is part of an enclosed complex which includes world famous Higbee's Department store, the Terminal Tower (Cleveland's 43 story landmark bUilding with observation deck), restaurants, an avenue of shops now being renovated for your enjoyment in July, plus the rail terminal. More stores, restaurants, galleries and theaters are just outside the complex, not to mention the incredible 1910's "Arcade", an historic bi-level mall with leaded glass ceiling!

Our schedules include a trolley tour of Cleveland, a boat tour of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River, a tour of the newly renovated Playhouse Square Theatres, an organ concert, the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, plus house tours, seminars, cocktail parties, and musical surprises.

Stouffer's is offering us a reasonable rate of $69 per single or double room. The cut-off date is JUNE 13. After that, the rates will increase substantially, and we may lose any extra rooms we had reserved. If you are even THINKING of coming to the Cleveland Convention, please make your reservations now, so the hotel (and we) can start planning. Stouffer's phone is 216-696-5600, and the address is Stouffer Tower City Plaza Hotel, 24 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113. Just mention AMICA for your rate.

More details are in the center sheet of this Bulletin. So register now for a super convention! Stouffer Tower City Plaza Hotel is located in the heart of Cleveland on historic Public Square, 20 minutes from Hopkins International Airport with easy access via 1-71, 1-77 and 1-90. Limousine shuttle and taxi service are available from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Without stepping outdoors, you can take the Rapid Transit directly to the hotel. By taxi, Burke Lakefront Airport is only five minutes away. Complimentary transportation in the downtown area is available.

********************************~********************* ************ DUO-ART ACCOMPANIMENT ROLLS Need to purchase or borrow for duplication the following Chamber Music Accompaniment Rolls for the Cleveland AMICA Convention 1990. Contact Robin Pratt, 515 Scott Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870-3736, 419-626-1903. DUO-ART ACCOMPANIMENT ROLLS CHAMBER MUSIC Piano Parts for Trios GYPSY RONDO, First Movement, Trio Nu 1 Haydn Norfleet 67158 TRIO, Nu 1, Second and Third Movements Haydn Norfleet 67268 TRIO-C Minor, Op. 1, Nu 3-First Movement Beethoven Adler 11959 TRIO·C Minor, Op. 1, Nu 3-Second Movement Beethoven Adler 11968 TRIO-C Minor, Op. 1, No. 3Third Movement Beethoven Adler 12048

TRIO-C Minor, Op. 1, No.3-Fourth Movement . 0 ••••••• Beethoven 0 0 ••••••••••••••• Adler 12059 String Quintet Piano Parts QUINTET, Op. 81 (Complete) Dvorak Beebe 12069 . Piano Parts for Violin Sonatas and Concertos SONATA in A, Op. 100

First Movement 0 0 0 0 ••••••••••••••••• Brahms 0 0 0 0 0 ••••••• Francis Moore 11928

Second Movement 0 0 0 ••••••••• 0 •••••••• 0 •••••• 0 Brahms . 0 0 0 0 ••••••• Francis Moore 11938

Third Movement. 0 0 0 0 ••••••••• 0 ••••••• 0 0 ••••• 0 0 Brahms . 0 •••••••••• Francis Moore 11948

SONATA IN D MAJOR, No.4 0 0 0 •••• 0 0 Handel .. 0 0 ••••••••••• 0 •• Benoist 13290

SONATA IN F, Opo 24 : 0 0 0 ••••• 0 0 Beethoven 0 0 0 0 •••••••• 0 •• Benoist

First Movement ,...... 0 •• 0 ••• 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 • 13488

Second and Third Movements 0 ••• 0 • •• • •••••••••••••• 0 0 ••• 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13509

Fourth Movement 000••••••••••••••••• •• • ••••••••••••• 0 0 0 ••••• 0 0 0 0 •• 0 13529 Accompaniments for Violin

AIR FOR THE G STRING BachWilhelmj 0 0 0 0 0 •••• Spross 11338

AVE MARIA (Violin or Cello), Key C 0 0 •••• 0 0 0 0 Bach-Gounod 0 •••••• 0 0 • 0 0 Dambois 10518

AVE MARIA, Op. 52, Nu 6 0 • 0 0 0 0 ••• 0 0 0 •••• Schubert 0 ••• DeMarco 10906 LIEBESLEID (Love's Sorrow), Old Viennese

Dancetunes NO.2 .... 0 ••••••••••• 0 ••••• 0 0 ••••• Kreisler 0 •••••••• 0 0 0 0 0 0 ••• Enesco 12828

ROMANCE IN F, Op. 50-Adagio Cantabile Beethoven 0 0 0 0 : 0 0 •••• Benoist 12948

SWAN, THE (Le Cygne), Key G Saint-Saens 0 • 0 0 • Dambois 10046

THAIS, Meditation, Key D Massenet 0 0 • Dambois 10138

HUNGARIAN DANCE, No.5 0 • 0 •••••• 0 0 0 0 •• 0 Brahms·Joachim Benoist 13608 Accompaniments for Violoncello

AVE MARIA, Key Coo 0 0 0 0 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Bach-Gounod 0 •• Dambois 10518

.CAVATINA, Op.85, Nu 3, Key D Raff 0 0 • 0 •••••••••••• Dambois 10298

MINUET FROM QUINTET IN E. 0 0 •••••••••••••••• Boccherini 0 0 •••••••••••• Dambois 11766

ON WINGS OF SONG, Trans. by Liszt 0 0 0 0 •••• 0 0 0 Mendelssohn Bos 10198-S

PASSEPIED, Key D .. 0 •••••••• 0 •••••••• 0 0 0 •••••• 0 Delibes Dambois 10158 QRS Autograph Roll Master List By Rob Deland - Part 6 QRS Autograph Popular Roll Master List Sorted by REF. ROLL # TITLE PIANIST CCMPCSER . DATE /' (MB) 101004 - 4 Laird O'Cochren, The Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 1 01 004 - 5 Green Grows the Rushes (Y Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 101005 (MB) 101006 Lass 0' Limerick -- Medley Geoghegan, Edward F. (Arranged) 1-22 (MB) 101006 - 1 Mountain Dew Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101006 - 2 Felix McCarron's Favorite Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101006 - 3 Paddy's Jackass Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101006 - 4 Miss McLeod's Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101006 - 5 Bonnie Kate Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101007 Medley of Irish Jigs Geoghegan, Edward F. (Arranged) 1-22 (MB) 101007 - 1 Maid on the Green, The Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101007 - 2 Bridge of Clare Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101007 - 3 Trip to the Cottage, The Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101007 - 4 Larry O'Gaff Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101007 - 5 Frost Is All Over, The Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101008 Piper O'Toole Medley of Hornpipes Geoghegan, Edward F. (Arranged) 1-22 (MB) 101008 - 1 Salamanca -- Hornpipe Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101008 - 2 Red-haired Man, The Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101008 - 3 Rights of Man, The Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101008 - 4 Miss Logan's Geoghegan, Edward F. 1-22 (MB) 101009 Rocky Road to Dublin -- Medley of Slip Jigs (? ) (Arranged) 1-22 (MB) 101009 - 1 Rocky Road to Dublin (? ) 1-22 (MB) 101009 - 2 Dublin Streets (? ) 1-22 (MB) 101009 - 3 Drops of Brandy (? ) 1-22 (MB) 101009 - 4 Brian O'Linn (?) 1-22 (MB) 101009 - 5 Woman with the Big Stick, The (?) 1-22 (MB) 1 01 01 0 Stack of Blarney, The -- Irish Schottische ( ?) 1-22 (MB) 101 011 Sullivan's Irish Jigs No. 1 Sullivan, Dan J. (Arranged) 1-22 (MB) 101 011 - 1 Connaughtman's Rambles Sullivan, Dan J. 1-22 (MB) 101 011 - 2 Irish Washerwoman Sullivan, Dan J. 1-22 (MB) 101 01 2 Sullivan's Irish Jigs No. 2 Sullivan, Dan J. (Arranged) 1-22 (MB) 101012 - 1 Frost Is All Over, The Sullivan, Dan J. 1-22 (MB) 101 01 2 - 2 Donny Brook's Fair Sullivan, Dan J. 1-22 101013 -r- (MB) 101 01 4 Harlem Strut Johnson, James P. (C) Johnson, James P. 6-22- (MB) 101015 Follies of 1922 Medley Kortlander & Wendling (Arranged) 9-22 (MB) 1 01 01 5 - 1 Neath the South Sea Moon Kortlander & Wendling Hirsch, Louis A. 9-22 (MB) 101 01 5 - 2 Lisl'ning on Some Radio Kortlander & Wendling 9-22 (MB) 101015 - 3 My Rambler Rose Kortlander & Wendling Hirsch, Louis A. & D. Stamper 9-22 (MB) 101015 - 4 It's Getting Dark on Old Broadway -- fro "Follies of 1922" Kortlander & Wendling Stamper, David 9-22 (MB) 101 0 1 5 - 5 Sunny South Kortlander & Wendling 9-22 (AB) 101 01 6 Dance Strains of Other Days (ILLUSTRATED) Roberts, Lee S. (C) Roberts, Lee S. (MB) 101017 Sally Medley -- Fox Trot Osborne & Howe Kern, Jerome (MB) 101 01 7 - 1 Look for Silver Lining Osborne & Howe Kern, Jerome 1921 (MB) 101017 - 2 Whip-Poor-Will Osborne & Howe Kern, Jerome 1921 (MB) 101 01 7 - 3 Wild Rose Osborne & Howe Kern, Jerome 1921 (MB) 101 017 - 4 Sally Osborne & Howe Kern, Jerome 1921 (MB) 101 01 7 - 5 Look for Silver Lining Osborne & Howe Kern, Jerome 1921 (MB) 101018 Trinidad Carnival -- 1922 Belasco, Lionel (C) Belasco, Lionel 4-23 (BB) 101019 Panama W. (sic) (J) 101020 Spanish Memories .. (? ) 4-23 (MB) 101021 O'Brien Girl Medley Osborne & Howe 4-23 (MB) 101022 Greenwich Witch Confrey, Zez (C) Confrey, Zez 3-23 (MB) 101023 Cat's Pajamas, The Jentes, Harry (C) Jentes, Harry 7-23 (MB) 101024 - 1 Love Nest, The Osborne & Howe Hirsch, Louis A. 9-23 (MB) 101024 - 2 Waiting Osborne & Howe Hirsch, Louis A. 9-23 (MB) 101024 - 3 Tom-Torn-Toddle Osborne & Howe Hirsch, Louis A. 9-23 (MB) 101024 - 4 Anything You Want to Do, Dear? Osborne & Howe Hirsch, Louis A. 9-23 (MB) 101024 - 5 Mary Osborne & Howe Hirsch, Louis A. 9-23 (MB) 101024 - 6 We'll Have a Wonderful Party Osborne & Howe Hirsch, Louis A. 9-23 (MB) 101024 - 7 Love Nest, The Osborne & Howe Hirsch, Louis A. 9-23 (MB) 101024 Mary -- Selection Osborne & Howe Hirsch, Louis A. 9-23 (J) 10 1025 Fleur de Lis - Air de Ballet Ohman, Phil Schultz, Herman E. 12-23 (J) 101026 In a Rose Garden -- Reverie Ohman, Phil Aceiani, Tobia 3-24 (MB) 101027 Running Wild -- Medley Johnson, James P. (C) Johnson, James P. 3-24 (MB) 101027 - 1 Charleston Johnson, James P. (C) Johnson, James P. 3-24 (MB) 101027 - 2 Old Fashioned Love Johnson, James P. (C) Johnson, James P. 3-24 ~y (MB) 101027 - 3 Open Your Heart Johnson, James P. (C) Johnson, James P. 3-24 (MB) 101027 - 4 Love Bug Johnson, James P. (C) Johnson, James P. 3-24 - (MB) 101027 - 5 Old Fashioned Love Johnson, James P. (C) Johnson, James P. 3-24 (M) 101028 Wind That Shakes the Blarney, The -- Medley of Reels Walsh, Thomas (Arranged) (M) 101028 - 1 Reilly's Reel Walsh, Thomas (M) 101028 - 2 Pig Town Fling Walsh, Thomas (M) 101028 - 3 Limber Up Reel Walsh, Thomas (M) 101028 - 4 Speed the Plough Walsh, Thomas -8- CRS Autograph Popular Roll Master List Sorted by REF. ROLL # TITLE PIANIST CCMR:SER DATE ( M) 101028 - 5 Social Sixty Walsh, Thomas (M) 101028 - 6 Wind That Shakes the Barley, The Walsh, Thomas (Arranged) (J) 101029 Recollections of Erin (? ) (M) 101030 Bonnie Doon Scotch Selection Geoghegan, Edward F. (Arranged) (M) 101030 - 1 Bonnie Doon Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101030 - 2 Willie Shaw-Strathsby Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101030 - 3 Stumpie Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101030 - 4 Bluebells of Scotland Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101030 - 5 Speed the Plough Geoghegan, Edward F. (BB) 101031 Irish Horn Pipes Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101032 Walls of Limerick, The Geoghegan, Edward F. (Arranged) (M) 101032 - 1 Wh~e Cockade Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101032 - 2 Castle Cashel Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101032 - 3 Rakes of Mallow, The Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101033 Irish Reels Geoghegan. Edward F. (Arranged) ( M) 101033 - 1 Little Judy Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101033 - 2 Scholar, The Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101033 - 3 Belmullet ·Lass, The Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101033 - 4 Down the Meadow Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101034 Irish Jigs Geoghegan, Edward F. (Arranged) (M) 101034 - 1 Leg of the Duck, The Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101034 - 2 Red Shawl, The Geoghegan, Edward F. ( M) 101034 - 3 Clare Maid, The Geoghegan, Edward F. (M) 101034 - 4 Two Penny Bit, The Geoghegan, Edward F. (J) 101035 Minstrel Boy, The (? ) (BB) 101036 Black Bird, The (The Set Piece) Geoghegan, Edward F. 101037 101038 101039 (MB) 101040 Maritana Selections Merton, Richard Wallace, William V. 8-24 (MB) 101040 - 1 Yes! Let Me Like a Soldier Fall Merton, Richard Wallace, William V. 8-24 (MB) 101 040 - 2 In Happy Moments Day by Day Merton, Richard Wallace, William V. 8-24 (MB) 101 040 - 3 There Is a Rower That Bloometh Merton, Richard Wallace, William V. 8-24 (MB) 101040 - 4 Scenes That Are Brightest Merton, Richard Wallace, William V. 8-24 (MB) 101040 - 5 Sainted Mother Merton, Richard Wallace, William V. 8-24 - (MB) 101041 Sailor's Hornpipe (College Hornpipe) Scott & Watters 8-24 .. (MB) 101042 Falling Waters Ohman, Phil Truax 8-24 (MB) 101043 Vesper Chimes Merton, Richard 12-24 (J) 101044 Belfrey Chimes -- Reverie ( ?) Morrison 2-25 101045 101046 101047 101048 (J) 101049 Dainty Miss -.- Novelette Merton, Richard Barnes 6-25 (J) 101050 Gilbert and Sullivan Medley Osborne & Howe Gilbert & Sullivan (J) 101051 Gondoliers (Potpourri) Osborne & Howe Sullivan (MB) 101052 Thoughts of Old -- Marimba Waltz Osborne & Howe Brock 11-25 (MB) 101053 By the Fireside -- Reverie Merton, Richard Benson, G. N. 12-25 (M) 101054 Londonderry Clog, The -- Hornpipe Walsh, Thomas 3-26 (MB) 101055 Pop! Goes the Weasel Walsh, Thomas 3-26 (MB) 101056 First of May, The -- Hornpipe Walsh, Thomas 3-26 (MB) 101057 Peeler and the Goal, The -- Jig Walsh, Thomas 3-26 101058 101059 101060 Dizzy Fingers -- One-step Arden, Victor Confrey, Zez ©1923 101061 Texas Wail Blues Ellis, Seger (C) Ellis, Seger 101062 Caroline -- West Indies Series Belasco, Lionel (C) Belasco, Lionel 101063 Caracas -- West Indies Series Belasco, Lionel (C) Belasco, Lionel 101064 (MB) 101065 Flogging Reel, The - Reel Walsh, Thomas 6-27 (MB) 101066 Rakes of Clonmel, The -- Double Jig Walsh, Thomas 6-27 (MB) 101067 Doll Dance, The -- Fox Trot Kart/ander, Max Brown, Nacio Herb 6-27 (RR) 101068 Flapperette -- Fox Trot Kortlander, Max Brown, Nacio Herb 101069 (RR) 101070 Rag Doll Kortlander, Max Brown, Nacio Herb (AM) 101071 Smith's March Osborne & Howe Brandon, C. E. 101072 101073 101074

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-9- QRS Autograph Popular Roll Master List Sorted by TITLE REF. ROLL # PIANIST c:o..1PCSER DATE (B) 200000 Billy (I Always Dream of Billy) Roberts, Lee S. Kendis & Paley 7-12 (MB) 200001 Popular Medley Reynolds, Opal (Arranged) 7-12 ( F) 200002 Violets Roberts, Lee S. Wright, Ellen 7-12 ( F) 200003 - 1 My Love is Like the Red, Red Rose MacDermid, James G. (C) MacDennid, James G. 7-12 ( F) 200003 - 2 Fulfilment MacDermid, James G. (C) MacDennid, James G. 7-12 ( F) 200004 - 1 Day Dreams, Visions of Bliss Roberts, Lee S. Reinhardt, Heinrich 1911 ( F) 200004 - 2 Oh, You Beautiful Doll Roberts, Lee S. Ayer, Nat D. 1911 ( F) 200005 - 1 Aloha De (Farewell to Thee) -- Hawaiian Song Roberts, Lee S. Liliuokalani, H. M. Queen 7-12 ( F) 200005 - 2 Dean You Cry, My Honey Roberts, Lee S. 7-12 ( F) 200006 Ohl Promise Me Roberts, Lee S. de Koven, R. 7-12 (E,F) 200007 Answer Roberts, Lee S. Robyn,A.G. 7-12 (B) 200008 Love Me Roberts, Lee S. Fischer, Fred ( F) 200009 - 1 After the Rain - from "Gypsy Love" Roberts, Lee S. Lehar, Franz 7-12 ( F) 200009 - 2 Melody of Love -- from "Gypsy Love" Roberts, Lee S. Lehar, Franz 7-12 ( F) 200010 Familiar Spanish Airs Roberts, Lee S. (Improvised) 7-12 ( F) 200011 - 1 Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms Roberts, Lee S. Moore 7-12 ( F) 200011 - 2 Come Back to Erin Roberts, Lee S. 7-12 ( F) 200011 - 3 Annie Laurie Roberts, Lee S. Scott 7-12 ( F) 200011 - 4 Killarney Roberts, Lee S. 7-12 ( F) 200012 Love's Dream After the Ball Roberts, Lee S. Czibulka 7-12 (MB) 200013 - 1 Dream Man Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 (MB) 200013 - 2 Take Me Back to the Garden of Love Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) Osborne 7-12 (MB) 200013 Medley Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) (Arranged) 7-12 (MB) 200014 - 1 Down at Mammy Jinny's -- from "The Wife Hunters" Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 (MB) 200014 - 2 Two Letters Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 ( F) 200015 - 1 Sweet Swanee Sue Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 ( F) 200015 - 2 That's Why the Violets Live Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 ( F) 200015 - 3 My Rose of the Ghello -- from "Louisiana Lou" Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) Jerome, Ben M. 7-12 (MB) 200016 - 1 Dramatic Rag Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 (MB) 200016 - 2 Call Around Any Old Time At All Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 { MB) 200016 - 3 Do You Remember the Last Waltz? Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 (MB) 200016 - 4 I'd Like to Build a Little House For You Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 (E,F) 200017 -.1 Sweetest Story Ever Told Roberts, Lee S. Stults 7-12 (E,F) 20001 7 - 2 Love's Old Sweet Song Roberts, Lee S. Molloy, J. L. 7-12 (E,F) 200018 - 1 Wearyin' for You, A Jacobs-Bond, Carrie (C) Jacobs-Bond, Carrie 7-12 ../"" (E,F) 200018 - 2 I Love You Truly Jacobs-Bond, Carrie (C) Jacobs-Bond, Carrie 7-12 ( F) 200019 Perfect Day, A Jacobs-Bond, Carrie (C) Bond, Carrie Jacobs 7-12 (MB) 200020 Hushaby Jacobs-Bond, Carrie (C) Bond, Carrie Jacobs 7-12 (MB) 200021 Robin Adair Jacobs.-Bond, Carrie (C) Bond, Carrie Jacobs 7-12 (MB) 200022 Violets Downing, Lulu Jones (C) Downing, Lulu Jones 7-12 (MB) 200022 Evening Song Downing, Lulu Jones (C) Downing, Lulu Jones 7-12 (MB) 200023 You're the Only Little Girl For Me Silvers, Louis (C) Silvers, Louis 7-12 (MB) 200024 My Hula Hula Love Roberts, Lee S. Wenrich, Percy 7-12 (B) 200025 Hazel Roberts, Lee S. Brown, Mrs. J. B. 7-12 (G) 200026 Everybody's Doing It Now Roberts, Lee S. Berlin, Irving 7-12 (MB) 200027 I Want to Spoon By the Light of the Silvery Moon Edwards, Gus (C) Edwards, Gus 7-12 ( F) 200028 Bns of Rags Robar, Stanford (Arranged) 7-12 (MB) 200029 PopUlar Medley Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) (Arranged) 7-12 (MB) 200029 Island of Roses and Love, The Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) Moret 7-12 (MB) 200029 Tommy Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) Migliacco 7-12 (MB) 200029 Waiting for You Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) Norman 7-12 ( F) 200030 Ragtime Violin Roberts, Lee S. Berlin, Irving 1911 (MB) 200031 Popular Medley Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) (Arranged) 7-12 (MB) 200031 - 1 My Beautiful Rose ~ Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 (MB) 200031 - 2 You Love Me Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 (MB) 200031 - 3 DlKldy , Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 (MB) 200032 Popular Medley Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) (Arranged) 7-12 (MB) 200032 - 1 Trolley Car Swing, The Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) Grant 7-12 (MB) 200032 - 2 When You're Away Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) Grant 7-12 (MB) 200032 - 3 Pullman Porter Man Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) Berlin 7-12 (MB) 200033 Month of June is a Month of Love, The Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) Kahn & Leboy 7-12 (B) 200034 Popular Medley Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) (Arranged) 7-12 (B) 200034 - 1 Lady Angeline Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) Christie, George 7-12 (B) 200034 - 2 If You Were a Rose Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) 7-12 (B) 200034 - 3 Mammy's Shufflin' Dance Reynolds, Opal (Mrs. Glenn?) Gideon, Melville J. © 1911 (E,F) 200035 Where the River Shannon Flows Roberts, Lee S. Russell, J. I. 7-12 (A) 200036 - 1 June Downing, Lulu Jones (C) Downing, Lulu Jones 7-12 (A) 200036 - 2 Only a Rose Downing, Lulu Jones (C) Downing, Lulu Jones 7-i2 (MB) 200037 Gee! But I Like Music With My Meals Harrington, Jim Brown & Ayer 7-12 (MB) 200038 /I Tickles Me So Collins, Joe Loeblenz, Bill 7-12 . (MB) 200039 Oh! You Wonderful Girl Franek, Max Cohan, George M. 7-12 (MB) 200040 Lady Angeline Collins, Joe Christie, George 7-12 (MB) 200041 How Sweet is Love Franck, Max Marshall, Henry 7-12 ( F) 200042 Mine Roberts, Lee S. Solman, Alfred 7-12 (MB) 200043 I'd Like To Be in Peachland With a Peach Like You Collins, Joe Spencer, Herb 7-12 Rob DeLand 12/2/88

-10- QRS Autograph Popular Roll Master List Sorted by REF. ROLL # TITLE PIANIST cnllFa3ER DATE ( F) 200044 If All My Dreams Were Made of Gold, I'd Buy the World 4 U Collins, Joe Christie, George 7-12 (MB) 200045 Take Me Back to Babyland Harrington, Jim Rooney, Pat 7-12 (G) 200046 Mockingbird Rag, The Franck, Max Straight, Charley 7-12 200047 200048 (RD) 200049 I Like Your Apron & Your Bonnet & Your Little Quaker Gowr Lower, Roy D. (A) 200050 He's Coming Back -- The Great Roosevelt Song Lower, Roy D. Jordan, Joe 7-12 (A) 200051 Sweet Eileen Asthore -- Waltz Song in F Lower, Roy D. Russell, James 7-12 (A,G) 200052 Honey Love Robar, Stanford (C) Robar, Stanford 8-12 (A,F) 200053 Moonlight Bay Harrington, Jim Wenrich, Percy 7-12 (A,F) 200054 Harbor of Love, The Harrington, Jim Blake, Charlotte 7-12 (A) 200055 Billy's Melody Schwartz, Phil Cooper,Joe 7-12 (A) 200056 If You Talk in Your Sleep Don't Mention My Name Robar, Stanford Ayer, Nat D. 7-12 (A,F) 200057 Leaf by Leal the Roses Fall Jarnigan, Jerry Williams 7-12 (A) 200058 Childhood Joys Lower, Roy D. Mills, Adelaide K. 7-12 (A) 200059 Spring and Fall Lower, Roy D. Berlin, Irving 7-12 (A) 200060 Italian Serenade Pehler, Ruthe Piantadosi, AI 7-12 (A) 200061 Stop That Bearcet Sadie Jarnigan, Jerry Greene, Gene 7-12 (A) 200062 Carmia -- Waltz Ballad Lower, Roy D. Gideon, Melville 7-12 (A) 200063 Raggin' the Old Virginia Reel Schwartz, Phil Peely & Green 7-12 (A) 200064 Years, Years Ago Redgate, Robert E. Kahn & Ftiedman 7-12 (A) 200065 Rag-Rag-Rag Heath, Don F. (C) Heath, Don F. 7-12 (A,F) 200066 Take Me Back to the Garden of Love Jones,C.C. Osborne 7-12 ~ (A) 200067 When We Were Sweethearts Heath, Don F. Taylor 7-12 (A) 200068 If I Forget Redgate, Robert E. Thompson, DeKoven 7-12 (A) 200069 You Can't Expect Kisses From Me Jarnigan, Jerry Lewis & Cowan 7-12 (A) 200070 Brass Band Ephraham Jones Pehler, Ruthe Meyer, George W. 7-12 (A) 200071 I Like a Girl With a Smile Like You Schwartz, Phil Jones & Deely 7-12 (A,FI 200072 I'd Love to Live in Loveland With a Girl Like You Jarnigan, Jerry Williams, W. R. 7-12 (AI 200073 You'll Never Know the Good Fellow I've Been Jarnigan, Jerry CorJga-J 7-12 (AI 200074 Darby and Joan Lower, Roy D. Dusenberry, E. F. 7-12 (AI 200075 Take a Little Tip From Father Jones, C. C. Berlin, Irving 7-12 (A) 200076 June Dreams Lower, Roy D. Perls, Edwin A. 7-12 (A) 200077 Somehow I Can't Forget You Pehler, Ruth Piantadosi, AI. 7-12 (A) 200078 Snap You Fingers and Away You Go Murray, Stanley Von Tilzer, Harry 7-12 (AI 200079 Way Down South Heath, Don F. Fairman 7-12 ~ (A) 200080 You're My Baby Harrington, Jim Ayer, Nat D. & Brown 7-12 .. (A,FI 200081 Twilight Jarnigan, Jerry Lloyd, Evans 7-12 (A) 200082 My Sumurun Girl Schwartz, Phil Hirsch, Louis A. 7-12 (A,F) 200083 - 1 When I Was Twenty-one and You Were Sweet Sixteen Harrington, Jim Van Alstyne 7-12 (A,F) 200083 - 2 Everybody Two-step . Harrington, Jim Herzer, Wallie 7-12 (A) 200084 That Precious Little Thing Called Love Murray, Stanley Monaco 7-12 (AI 200085 Oh You Georgia Rose Jarnigan, Jerry Cole (AI 200086 Oh! You Circus Day Jarnigan, Jerry Monaco, James V. & Lessing 7-12 200087 (A) 200088 Fiddle Dee-Dee Jones,C. C. Berlin, Irving 8-12 (A) 200089 Oh You Girl Redgate, Robert E. Erdman, Ernie 8-12 (A,F) 200090 When I Met You Last Night in Dreamland Jarnigan, Jerry Williams 8-12 (A,GI 200091 How Do You Do Miss Ragtime Schwartz, Phil Hirs<:h, Louis A. 8-12 (A,B) 200092 Next Sunday at Nine Jarnigan, Jerry Lloyd 8-12 (A) 200093 On a Beautiful Night With a Beautiful Girl Pierce, Charles A. Edwards, Gus 8-12 (A) 200094 Cuddle Up and Cling to Me Schwartz, Phil Marshall 8-12 (A) 200095 Tell Me That You Love Me Redgate, Robert E. Friedman, Leo 8-12 (A) 200096 Elevator Man, The Jones,C.C. Berlin, Irving 8-12 (A) 200097 Mr. Ragtime Whippoorwill Redgate, Robert E. Sievers, Lou 8-12 (A) 200098 Let's Make Love While the Moon Shines Jarnigan, Jerry Robinson 8-12 (A) 200099 That Mellow Melody Behim, Arthur E. Meyer, George W. 8-12 (A) 200100 I Miss You Most at Twilight Jarnigan, Jerry Coney 8-12 (A,F) 200101 Till the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold Schwartz, Phil Ball, Ernest R. 8-12 (A) 200102 How Would You Like to Make Love to Me? Schwartz, Phil Christie, George 8-12 (A) 200103 Lead Me to That Beautiful Band Jones, C. C. Berlin, Irving 8-12 (A) 200104 When I Waltz With You Pierce, Charles A. Gumble, Albert 8-12 (G) 200105 Ragtime Soldier Man Dahm, Phil Berlin, Irving 8-12 (A) 200106 At the Ragtime Ball Winkler, Gus Monaco 9-12 200107 (A) 200108 -A Waiting for the Robert E. Lee Harrington, Jim Muir, Lewis 9-12 (E,F) 200108 -B Waiting for the Robert E. Lee Pirsell & Robar Muir, Lewis 1912 200109 (A) 200110 Take Me to the Cabaret Behim, Arthur E. Dillon, Will 9-12 .. 200111 , (A) 200112 My Little Lovin' Sugar Babe Harrington, Jim Marshall 9-12 200113 (A) 200114 Carita -- Valse in E b Harrington, Jim Winne 9-12 200115 (A) 200116 Call Again Collins, Joe Berlin, Irving 9-12 Rob DeLand 12/2/88

-11- THE SEARCH FOR THE EWSIVE WW By David L. Junchen Ah, the Christmas season.. jt reminds me of my youth Plinkety! Plank! Plunk! LP. It was a fine hand-played perfor- /" (about 30 years ago!) when an eagerly awaited present each mance with a particularly hot jazz coda which just about tears year was the newest player piano LP. Musical up the paper. My first guess was that it was probably one of Gadgets...Linda's Player Piano. .. Razz-Ma-Tazz in the black blues artists on Capitol/Supertone. When I finally Hifi...Quarterlodeons.. .all were gems in their own right. Never located the Supertone roll, it was played by Chicago theatre mind the out-of-tuneness and dead notes; to a neophyte it was organist Eddie Hanson. And it wasn't the roll. all wonderful. My next guess was that perhaps it was one of those jazzy One ofthe most frequently played LPs in my collection was ladies on Duo Art, Edythe Baker or Pauline Alpert. When I Plinkety! Plank! Plunk!, a potpourri of 88-note classics played finally turned up a Duo Art copy of Don't Bring Lulu, it was at lickety-split tempos on, to quote the LP sleeve, "an electric indeed played by Edythe Baker. But it wasn't the roll I was look- upright monstor (sic) with a mind of its own." The performers ing for, either. At this point I began to panic, and bought every ofthe various pieces weren't identified in most cases, nor were label of the tune I could find. To date I've auditioned nine dif- the roll labels. Over the ensuing years it has been a lot of fun ferent labels: Capitol/Supertone, Duo Art, Ampico, Welte, to determine just what rolls were used to make these recordings Pianostyle, International, QRS, Imperial, and US. And I'm still which made such an impression on this youth. looking! As of 1989, I've identified most of the roll labels and per- Can some AMICAn help me solve this 30-year-old puzzle? formers on all these old LPs. I once ran an ad offering to pay If you have a copy of Don't Bring Lulu on a label other than $500 (still a record price) for a copy of the Clark A-roll used these I've already seen, send a photocopy of the first few inches to record Honky Tonk Piano: Sounds from a Bordello in Hifi. of perforations to Dave Junchen, 280 E. Del Mar #311, Pasadena, And two copies surfaced! CA 91101. All contributors, and hopefully the unmasking of the One roll still eludes me after all these years of searching, roll, will appear in a future article. Thanks for your help, fellow however: Don't Bring Lulu, recorded on the aforementioned sleuthers!

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Roll 5911 - Toccata; composed by Sgambati Roll 6626 - Staccato Etude in C major, Op. 18 Composed by Rubinstein

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-12- LEONARD GRYMONPREZ ON BAND ORGANS From the French language into American, his business card read: Cardboard punched music books for dance hall organs and orchestrions MARCEL BARTIER Graduated composer in Paris, 1925, late noteur and arranger for the firms of Marenghi-Gandin in Paris. 1919 and Th. Mortier in Antwerp, 1931-41, informed his honorable clients change of workshop at: 63, Ducpetiaux Avenue, 63 - Tel. 37.89.75. St. Gills/Brussels Tel. 37.89.75. Speciality for tango and Latin rhythm. Jazz rhythm assured.

P.S. Marcel Bartier born at Louvain, Belgium on February 18, 1896. Died November 3, 1965. Madame Bartier told me her husband's father was born at Zillabeke, Belgium (west Flandres), did his army service at Louvain, Belgium, stayed there and married in that same city and became involved in a dance hall organ hire business, mainly "Mortier" dance hall organs of the time, and, her husband had a first attempt along with the support and aid of his father... **** ARISTOCRATS ON THE CAROSCELLO by Leonard Grymonprez

An accurate reply against the question: when precisely <­ Young German craftsman Ignaz Bruder (1780-1845) went to developed the history of fairground music probably could not be Mirecourt, France to practice the craft. When he returned back replied in exact detail by no one? I have read several books on to Germany, his homeland, he founded his own business and the the subject. The book compiled and written by American author basis of what once should sound familiar by the name of Bruder Frederick Fried entitled "Carrousel" is the one which I preferred and the entire business of Waldkirch-im-Breisgau, Black Forest among others in the field. region since the beginning until the end of it all in the mid 1930's... Without doubt the source might well be found back during Many connoisseurs and students of today on the subject will agree the period of "Ie tournament" often called "caroscelld' a game in with me that this is true. which young brave aristocrats practiced their potentional force The first barrel operated organs had the monotony of ever and fastness with lances and ring. Mainly eight young aristocrats repeating tunes, due to an 8, 10 or 12 tune pin and bridged bar­ participated in the game, but differ from event to event. In any rel - far restricted musical instruments. Of course with time passing case it is known that during the very early period of the carrousel, by more and better improvements have been added and several - purely regarded as an enjoyment, one did look out to make the of the earlier faults were excluded. ../ event the more enjoyable. Carrousels dating back from this period The former but well-known fairground organ firm of Ruth have been put into rotation by some strong body builded man in Waldkirch-im-Breisgau once constructed a very large cromatic who stood and walked around on a sort of circular platform in barrel operated fairground organ which had forte-basses, bass­ such a manner that he could push the wooden horses in a desired trumpets and a rank of regular wooden reed trumpets. Files recall circular rotation, but other suitable manners are known as well. it had an extremely loud sound which sometimes was needed In the early beginning, fairground music did not participate in very large spaces. It is known that band organs of that par­ in the event, and only a drummer seated outside the carrousel ticular period had a glockenspiel and often two bass and snare beat sort of a rhythm meanwhile conducting the people who push­ drums on both sides of the organ. Sharp voiced trumpets and ed the carrousel into rotation. My good heavens! other reed pipe ranks along with low voiced basses completed The monotony of the drummer man soon turned out to a forte passages and have been common on large organs for fair decrease of interest by the people, so one looked quite fast for and other wide, open-air events. a change and for some people who could join the drummer man. Finally in 1892, Anselme Gavioli of the renowned Gavioli For instance a flute player, another one on cymbals, bells, etc. firm in Paris, France invented the key frame, and from this period Experts believe this combination, as simple as it might seem to­ on ANY restriction of length as well as the variety of music was day, was the basis of fairground music. completely eliminated. Monsieur Gavioli's invention helped inovate However, four, five or even six-man bands had to be paid the former known barrel operated band or fairground organ as well on a pleasant or even a tedious performance of the entire systems. From this time on music could be composed and ar­ group... So some turned into the direction of mechanical musical ranged by the noteurs in full and exact performance as was instruments. According to preserved files, they recall that during needed... the eighteenth century hand-held and portable barrel operated Finally, the musical nightmare was over!! As anyone of our organs were constructed and appeared on the scene. The first fellow members have read in this brief summary, anyone also will such "Organs Portafile" - picture of 1722, I saw in the book "From have more knowledge of what sort of position the fairground Music to Street Organs" published by the Vestal Press, Vestal, organ has taken part in the history of music along with the car­ New York. It is known that during the eighteenth century manufac­ rousel. Mr. Fred Fried will agree with me I guess? It all started ture from a versatile group of the above mentioned group of in­ with the monotony rhythm of a drummer man! struments was constructed in the greater Mirecourt areas, a village Addendum: located near the city of Nancy, France. 1. caroscello: is the Italian for carriage Further construction from these instruments with ever­ 2. carrosse: is the French for carriage -,. increasing features on them and still larger sizes and models soon 3. carriage: is the English for carriage ~ .became a considerable part in this particular industry of art and music performance. In Germany the trade mainly developed in Indeed some of the finer carrousels had skillful hand-carved the greater Berlin areas and even in the toy manufacturing town and hand-painted carriages. There is much evidence between the of Sonneberg in Kreis Thuringen where it all started with manufac­ various languages indicating a caroscello, carrosse, and carriage! ture of barrel operated fairground organs as some old files recall. How small our world should be when all speak the same language and together enjoy a ride on the carrousel...

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From: Charles Davis Smith already have the title data, but often do not know whether that / 914 Norumbega Drive particular title came in these formats. • Monrovia, CA 91016 U.S.A. These rolls, also, appear only in a few collections. Thus the numbers are not easy to come by. But an Australian collector· (Green and Purple Seal), one in England (Green), and one on the Though I would prefer to write individual letters, there are continent (Green), have indicated they would be supplying lists many of you Iwish to contact and this would take too much time of numbers. I await these to work into the listings at some date, from the Welte-Mignon project. So please accept this general hopefully in the near future. communication. I am including my latest "want" list...in part to show the large The work progresses, at a snail's pace I must admit, but it gathering of titles I have completed (to my great surprise! believe progresses. One area of research began in November, and I should me; two years ago I would never have believed it possible.) have the data collected from various sources and into the com­ puter with this phase complete by February - these things take Also, that you, or people you know, might still be able to help. that long! And as always - then will follow the endless correc­ I would appreciate your sharing a copy of this list, or supplying ting, but at least another major phase will be nigh complete. me a name and I will be pleased to write to them direct. The next step which follows will take just as long, but I am I am asked two questions over and over: one is, have I found not concerned. It is a most enjoyable endeavor, and Itake pleasure a title to go with that number in the middle of the Debussy recor­ in each day's accomplishment. dings? (I have not). And the other, when will the book be out? Earlier in the year, through the courtesy of J.B. Nethercutt, All I can say is, when it is finished. There is much research and the help of Gordon Belt, Icataloged the complete San Sylmar still to be done, much to be put in order, much to be written ­ collection. with new historical data turning up all the time. And I await the above numbers, which will again take time to enter into the four Some of you know of my disappointment when the Tushin­ catalog divisions. sky collection suddenly sold and left the country. Ralph Schack kindly sought to help, but we were not allowed to view the rolls, The compilation to this point covers some 1200 computer' already boxed. print-out pages. It will be at least 1600 before it is finished - or a book of some 425-450 pages. Just to handle it all, to read it, Fortunately, however, Jim Miller of Tarzana had worked many is a lengthy process, much less proof, correct, add, print-out and-..r years with Mr. Tushinsky and had written down the library, plus the like. Believe me, Ienvy best-seller authors and their secretarial­ all other titles he saw. He shared this list with me as well as a banks! Yet, I enjoy the hands-on work and I believe I would be view of his library. Thus I recently gathered many dozens more at a loss if I were only a figure-head and not doing the actual work. of label dates, plus some 50 titles I did not have. Like the years on the Duo-Art book before it, Itake much pleasure Following this, I spent a day travelling to Santa Maria and in watching it grow, and seeing things I once could only guess visiting with Douglas Mussell, and here again, through his at, fall into place. courtesy, was able to pick up more label dates, and add some I extend my best wishes to you and yours in the New Year. additional titles. As for me, I will be at computer, or in easy chair, reading, Other individuals have sent isolated information, and thus changing, searching, and adding data. This is my life, some at I have been able to add titles unknown otherwise on any list, in least of each and every day. And I couldn't be happier. any literature. But these collectors have the rolls, and thus we know that such titles did exist at one point in time. Of course My regards, I keep hoping for more of these "lost" titles to appear. Charles Davis Smith My request to individuals and through AMICA Bulletin for REPUBLIC information has been meagre. Many are trying, but the rolls are just no longer out there, to the surprise of many. Oc­ casionally the mail arrives with data on a title that people have Send for the important leaflet, "Inside Information." It seen in a collection or at an auction. Recently Ed Sprankle sent tells you how Welte-Mignon.* records are made. me more. Ihave been offered help by both Ed Sprankle and Mike Mon­ 112 PROMINENT MAKES OF PIANOS INSTALL WELTE-MIGNON. tgomery with the REPUBLIC titles. I understand they are resear­ ching such material and will be sharing at least some of this with me at a point in the future. This I very much look forward to, for the answers it can supply. There are people who are asking (illelt~~ me what in the world REPUBLIC has to do with Welte-Mignon, i2no1lt but all I can say to them is that it is quite involved, and to wait fiL 'co until I have the materials and the relationships established and THE MASTER'S FINGERS ON YOUR PIANO in print. I think then it will be quite obvious. 1911 Ie I continue to be on the look-out for Green, and Purple Seal, roll numbers. The numbers themselves are all I need, since I

-14- Complete Welte Roll Compilation continues - DB LUXS REPRODUCING ROLLS -- Titlea Unknowa "Classic" series: (Perhnpa neyer iaaued) 1-6842 1-7134 7-7135 7-7307 7-7516 7-7528 1-7568 Leet known title: 7925. "Popular" Rcries: 1-75491 Late <1931-32> "Duo-Art" .aster Welte-Hignon codings: Y-75543 Y-75544 Y-75545 Y-75546 Y-75547 1-75549 Y-75550 Y-75551 Y-75553 Y-75557 1-75558 Y-75563 1-75569 Y-75570 Laat known title: Y-75571.

RED (T-100) ROLLS -- Titl.. Unknown Poughkeepsie Series: H. Welte & Sona 3707, 3734, 3735, 3755, 3756, 3758, 3759, 3760, 3764, 3779 3809, 3830. 383.1, 3832, 3834, 3835, 3838. 3839, 3849, 3850, 3855, 3859, 3860, 3861, 3874, 3875, 3876, 3877, 3878 3914, 3918

~ 8001, 8002, 8003, 8004, 8005, 8008 Last known title: 8012

Bronx Series: Welte-HignoR Corporation (Gittine, prea.) 3984, 3985, 3986, 3988, 3991, 3994, 3998. 3999 4002. 4010, 4014, 4016, 4020, 4021. 4022, 4023, 4024, 4025, 4026, 4031, 4U34, 4038, 4041, 4045, 4048, 4049. 4050, 4054 L.et known title: 4062.

rreiburl 1920a classic & salon series: t- 3649, 3666, 3673 3726, 3739 3806, 3808, 3811, 3818, 3897 3904, 3941, 3959. 3960, 3963, 3965, 3967. 3968, 3970 4197

Lut known title: 4205.

Freibuf8 1920s popular acries: 5669, 5613, 5694, 5695, 5696, 5691 5101, 5102, 5703, 5104, 5105, 5113, 5714, 5115 5863 6032 Last known title: 6052.

Freiburg 1905-1920a aeriea: (Hoat below haye 10RS been considered unused nu.bera, but titles for ft fev have recently been found in eollectloaa; undoubtedl, .ore sxisted, end perhapa ati11 do.) 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11 , 12, 13, 14, 15. 16, 11, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 t 211), 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35. 36, 37, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 41, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70. 71, 72, 73, 14, 75, 77, 18, 79, 81, 82. 85. 86. 87, 88, 89, 92, 93, 94, 95, 91, 98, 99 101, 103, 105, 101, 109, 110, 111 , 112, 113, liS, 116, 111, 119, 1H. 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 133, 136, 140, 141, 142. 143. 145, 146. 148, 149, ISO, lSI, 152, 153, 154, ISS. 156. 157, 158, 160, HI1, 162, 164, 166, 161, 110, 172, 173, 175, 176, 178, 179 200, 202, 211, 212, 217, 220, 224, 227, 23U, 249. 251, 255, 268, 213, 215, 278, 283, 290, 299

JO(), 310, 312, 313, 314, 316, 311, 318, 319, 320, 329, 331, 332, 335, 342, 344, 345, 346, 358, 314, 391. 392, 397 401, 406, 401, 418, 426, 429, 432, 43/., 435, 436, 438 ,441, 450, / 460, 464, 465. 466. 468, 473, 414, 477. 480, 481. 482. 484, 485. 488, 499 50S, 509, 512, 521, 523, 524, 528, 529, 531, 533, 534. 535. 536, 549, 571, 512, 513, 575. 576, 577, 580, 581, 582, 583, 591, 593, 595, 597, 599 603, (,06, 608, 613, 614. 616. 618, 624, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, (,35, 636, (,38, 639, 640, 642. 643, 648, 649, 658, 659, 610, 671, 673, 674, 618, 679, 680, 687, 693, 696. 697 -15- Complete Welte Roll Compilation continues -

705, 707, 708, 710, 725, 727, 728, 729, 730, 732, 737, 739, 742, 743, 744, 753, 755, 772, 775, 777, 779, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, 792, 793, 794 805, 809, 812, 813, 817, 818, 819, 820, 821, 823, 825, 831, 835, 841, 849, 850, 851, 852, 861, 862, 863, 866, 869, 871, 872, 875, 878, 894, 898 900, 909, 920, 924, 925, 930, 935, 937, 938, 940, 948, 949, 959, 966, 969, 971, 972, 973, 974, 976, 977, 978, 979, 981, 982, 983, 985, 988, 991, 992, 997, 998, 999 1000, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1021, 1027, 1030, 1037, 1044, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1052, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1065, 1068, 1069, 1070, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1074, 1090, 1091 1104, 1119. 1120. 1122, 1123. 1125. 1126, 1128, 1129. 1130. 1131, 1132, 1134, 1135, 1136, 1137, 1140, 1141. 1144, 1145. 1146. 1150. 1151, 1152, 1154, 1155, 1156, 1157. 1159, 1161. 1162, 1166, 1167, 1169, 1170, 1176, 1178, 1179 1217. 1224, 1225, 1229, 1231, 1232, 1245, 1250. 1252. 1258. 1264, 1266. 1268, 1272, 1273, 1294 1329, 1331, 1333. 1334. 1358, 1368. 137U. 1373, 13711. 1385, 1387 1419. 1427, 1439, 1462, 1492. 1493, 1494 1501, 1502. 1503. 1506, 1529, 1530. 1531, 1535, 1536, 1538. 1540, 1541. 1542. 1543, 1548. 1549. 1554. 1558, 1560, 1561, 1562, 1565. 1568. 1569, 1580. 1581. 1588, 15119, 1592, 1594. 1595, 1596. 1597 1600, 1601, 1602. 1603. 1604. 1605, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1611, 1612. 1614, 1615, If.16, 1617, 1620. 1622, 1623. 1624, 1625, 1626, 1(.28. 1629, 1630, 1632, 1633, 1634. 1635, 1636, 1637, 1638. 1639, 1641, 1642. 1645, 1647, 1648. 1649, 1650, 16S3, 1658, 1659. 1674. 1683. 1689 1730, 1746, 1764. 1771, 1778. 1784. 1797, 1799 1600, 1825, 1632, 1851, 1895 190(., 1912, 1952, 1962, 1970, 1973, 1979. 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987. 1989, 1991. 1992, 1994 2006, 2010, 2013, 2014. 2015, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2037. 2040, 2041, 2043. 2044, 2047, 2048, 2056, 2057, 2070. 2074, 2077, 2083. 2092, 2093, 2094, 2095. 2096. 2098, 2099 2100, 2102, 2106, 2107, 2112, 2115, 2116, 2118, 2119, 2120. 2121, 2122. 2125, 2126, 2127, 2128, 2129. 2130, 2132, 2133, 2134. 2135, 2136. 2131, 2144, 2141. 2148, 2150. 2152. 2153, 2154, 2155, 2167. 2180. 2181. 2182. 2183, 2184. 2185, 2186. 2187. 2188. 2189, 2190, 2191. 2192, 2193, 2194. 2197, 2199

2204, 2205, 2206, 2207. 2208, 2209. 2213. 2214. 2215, 2216, 2217, 2218. 2219, 2220, 2221, 2222. 2224, 2225, 2226. 2228, 2230, 2232, UJ:l, 2234, 223'•• 2236, 2237. 2238, 2239, 2240. 2242, 2243. 2244. 2245,21.4(.,27.41,27.1,8,2249,2250.2251.2252,2257.2275,2276, 2271, 2278, 2287, 2289, 2290, 2291, 2292, 2293

2300, 2301, 2302, 2303, 2304, 2309, 2310, 2334, 2353, 2354, 2355, 2356. 2357, 2361, 2362 2413, 2432, 2458, 2459, 2460 2542, 2541 2600, 2650, 2651. 2652, 2669, 2670, 2671. 2677

2706, 2707. 2708, 2109, 2710, 2711. 2"112. 2713, 2714, 2717, 2718, 2131, 2737, 2740, 27101, 2743, 2744. 2746. 27107, 2149, 1150, 2751, 2152, 2753, 27J4, 2755, 2756, 275"t. 2758. 2761, 2769. 2776 28Jo. 21132. 2838, 2852, 2855, 2865, 2866. 2861, 2868, 2869, 2872, 2813, 2815,.2871,,2878, 2879, 2880. 2883, 2892, 2895 2900, 2911. 2912, 2916, 2917, 2922, 2926, 2935, 2936, 2937, 2943, 2957, 2960, 2963, 2914, 2976, 2999 30ll0, 3001, 3003, 3006. 3011, 3015, 3038, 3067, 3075, 3076, 3077, 3078, 3088. 3094 3106. 3108, 3109, 3110, 3111. 3112. 3134, 3148. 3158, 3174, 3181, 3182, 3185, 3193 3268 3311, 3349, 3354. 3387, 3395 3488 Last title in series: 3499

PURPLE SEAL rolls : HII.bers (not titles, etc) ere needed. GREEH rolls : HII.bers (not titles, etc) ere needed. PEOPLE PIANO MAN Don Dusenbury can take a $200 piece of junk and turn it into a $4,500 work of art By Richard J. Maturi, The Plain Dealer Magazine, Sunday, September 24, 1989 paint formulas. Each piano uses about $200 of special leather from the belly of a cow shipped in from Europe. Synthetics have taken over the U.S. leather market and make good quality leather for this purpose hard to find:' Facts about musical instruments and their construction roll off Dusenbury's tongue in staccato fashion like the honky·tonk notes pouring out of the player pianos whose pedals an associate works. "This AMPICO player grand piano literally functions like an air computer;' said Dusenbury. "[ts intricate workings would take over $20,000 to reproduce today, but ,totally restored this piano would fetch $15,000:' By the 1920s, sophisticated player piano technology allowed the masters of the day to sit at the keyboard and playa virtuoso perfor­ mance that machines converted into hundreds of slotted holes in a paper piano roll that copied not only the notes but also directed the keyboard and pedal movements. Thus, the talented fingers of George Gershwin and other masters were clearly heard in people's houses for the first time. The AMPICO (American Piano Co.) reproducing system dates from 1914. During the '20s AMPICO led the nation in sales of reproducing pianos, with Duo-Art a close second_ Dusenbury's current challenge consists of refurbishing a Duo­ Art player grand piano he found in an abandoned hotel in Miami. Piecing together bits of information, Dusenbury discovered the hotel - Don Dusenbury, front, and artist Bill Ackman try out a restored player had bought the piano from Irving Berlin. Steinway records show the .J piano at the shop. piano was built by that company and shipped on June 6, 1922, to The trip in the wooden freight elevator of the former Hupmobile Duo-Art to have the player mechanism installed. The piano is automotive factory on Athens Avenue in Lakewood seems decep­ embellished with a bull and toreador etched with gold guilting. tively short, too short in fact to have transported you back to the Dusberg Piano still looks more like an automotive factory than early 1920s. But as you steP off the creaking elevator, the long hallway a place where fine musical instruments are brought back to life. In and honky-tonk music lead you into the vintage realm of Dusberg one corner, a curtain separates the paint area from the rest of the Piano. shop floor. Parts bins line the walls, and in another corner a large A world filled with sounds of the past: player pianos, grand chain hoist, similar to that used for pulling engines out of cars, lifts pianos, nickelodeons, jukeboxes and even a Weber Grandezza com­ huge cast-iron piano plates from their castings. plete with player piano, xylophone, accordion, trap drums and flashing "These plates endure up to 20 .tons of pressure when properly lights. strung. Each plate needs to be custom fitted for each piano. If the Don Dusenbury himself floats out of the past, complete with plate were even 1/16th of an inch off bearing, it could totally destroy a dark mustache and that intense look associated with turn-of-the­ the sound of the piano;' said Dusenbury. century photographs. You know, like the picture of your grandfather Each restoration project can take up to six months. To keep up staring down at you from your living room wall. Even the business with the demand, Dusberg Piano employs six people who specialize name, Dusberg Piano, traces back to the family's original surname in certain jobs. One hoists the piano plates out of their casings and of Von Dusberg. takes bearing measurements while others work through various stages Dusenbury, 37, began learning musical instrument restoration of wet sanding with a pumice compound, fitting pieces, or painting. at age 7 at his father's piano business. Dusenbury & Son has operated Dusenbury performs all the intricate veneer work, finIshing, brass for more than 30 years on Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. hardware and piano action restoration work, and Bill Ackman, of "I served a true apprenticeship, doing all the dirtiest jobs for Bill Ackman Player Pianos, does all the player mechanism restora­ nothing;' said Dusenbury. But the hard work paid off. Dusenbury can tion. Ackman is known all over the United States for his expertise look at parts from a completely disassembled player piano and can in restoring reproducing pianos and nickelodians. He has been restor­ tell from memory whether any screws, bolts, flanges or pins are ing player instruments for over 25 years, 20 years professionally. missing. "When we take on a restoration project, the instrument is com­ Dusenbury left his father's store in 1978, taking the refinishing pletely taken apart. Every single last screw is removed and all and rebuilding part of the business with him. During his apprenticeship replaceable parts replaced. Today a set of bone keytops cost $1,000 he learned the intricacies of the antiques and finishes in order to pro­ while bellows fabric runs $40 a yard. Still, a new player piano sells perly replicate their look and feel. "The old-timers made many of their for around $7,500 and we can tum a $200 piece of junk into a perfect­ stains directly from plants and the shellac from bugs;' Dusenbury ly restored player piano for around $4,500. We are very careful of said. "Today many of the quality stains and finishes come from Ger- the quality of parts we buy since the process is so labor-intensive. ,/ many and China where they still practice many of the older arts:' We don't want to have to redo a job because of a failed part;' said "Everything must be like the original - the paint, the stain, the Dusenbury. gold gilting, right down to the wrought-iron hinges;' he continued. A maestro in his own right, Dusenbury turns toward his latest "I have a local artist researching paint in order to duplicate original restored player piano, flips a switch and lets ''The Good Times Ron:'

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CONLON NANCARROW Contributed by Jim Doheny

Conlon Nancarrow, who was a featured guest at our November 12. On Monday, November 13, at 5:00 p.m., meeting in San Francisco, was also a participant in the at La MaMa: Nancarrow and Trimpin begin this lecture Brooklyn Academy of Music ''New Wave Festival 1989". This demonstration series with Charles Amirkanian. Other ten-day event was the tenth anniversary of their ''exploration discussants were on three following days. of contemporary American music:' On Saturday, November On Monday, November 19, at Town Hall, Ursula Oppens, 11, Conlon Nancarrow and Trimpin were presented in works pianist, presented a full recital program, featuring the perfor­ for the player piano performed on four computer-controlled mance of 'Two Canons for Ursula' which she had commmis­ acoustic pianos, at noon and at 2:00 p.m., in the Baldwin sioned from Nancarrow. Piano Showroom. The programs were repeated on Sunday,

-18- THE NEW SANDUSKY, OHIO MERRY-GO-ROUND MUSEUM By Janet Romaker - Wednesday, November 15, 1989 Toledo Blade A merry-go-round museum, described as the first of its kind house a much larger merry-go-round, Ms. Pratt said. in the United States, is to open here next summer. The museum also will include educational exhibits, a gift The centerpiece of the museum, which will be located in shop, and an area where artists and carvers can demonstrate their downtown Sandusky, will be a working, restored carrousel that skills. will offer rides on 30 animals and two chariots. "We hope to show how the horses are decorated. We are Restoration of the merry-go-round is beginning this week at opening the museum so people can watch the actual restoration, the museum's new home, the former post office building that, ap­ the carving, the painting;' Mr. Layton said. propriately enough, is shaped like a horseshoe. Directing the Last year, Mr_ Layton and his fiancee, Gerry Guerra, of San­ restoration project is Tom Layton, of Sandusky, who will serve dusky, restored 43 carrousel animals, two chariots, and an organ as museum curator. facade for a park in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County. Ms_ Guerra will assist Mr.· Layton on the museum project. Mr. Layton has been a member of the National Carrousel Association, which was founded in 1973, since 1974. At that time, there were 354 carrousels across the country; now there are fewer than 100. Many of the machines have been torn apart and the animals sold to collectors. "One of the main purposes of the museum is preserve the art and history of merry-go-rounds and the evolution of the business and industry;' said Mr. Layton, who also belongs to the American Carrousel Society. The two organizations have between 1,500 and 2,000 members, With many holding dual memberships, he said. Mr. Layton, a professional artist, has been involved in the restoration of 15 carrousels, including those in San Diego and Long Beach, California, and at Boblo Island, Ontario. He is a former employee of Cedar Point Amusement Park's planning and "As far as we know, this is the only merry-go-round museum design department, where he first became involved in merry-go­ that started with people saying, 'It would be a great idea to start round restoration. .- up a museull). Let's do it. Let's spend our own time, our own Only four merry-go-round museums exist in the country, and .,./ money;" said Rachel Pratt, who will serve as museum director. those have been formed by carrousel collectors, Mr. Layton said, Ms. Pratt also is executive director of Downtown Waterfront unlike the Sandusky museum, which he calls a "from scratch, Development, I~c., in Sandusky. grass-roots" project. The museum idea cropped up in October, 1988, after the "This is the only one started by people interested in merry­ city marked the issuance of a merry-go-round design on a U.S. go-rounds;' he said. "We're doing all this f.rom the ground up:' postage stamp with a celebration that attracted more than 2,000 By January, museum officials hope to begin accepting dona-. people, Ms. Pratt said. lions from individuals. At that time major fund-raising drives can After residents decided to develop the idea, meetings were begin. held and plans were made. In March, a non-profit group, Merry­ Go-Round Museum, Inc., was formed. The group unsuccessfully submitted a bid to buy the former post office, but later bought the building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, from.the highest bidder. The cost to purchase the building and renovate its three floors is estimated at $500,000. Restoration of the merry-go-round will cost extra_ The restored merry-go-round animals will be valued at approximately $3,000 each; for safekeeping, the animals are being stored in large, locked vaults at the former post office. The merry-go-round arrived at the museum Saturday. It is owned by Randy and Linda Simons, of Van Bl,lren, and is a carnival-type machine that was used in the Irish Hills in Michigan. The merry-go-round, which was built in 1948 at the Alan Herschell Carrousel Company near Buffalo, has 14 animals made of metal and wood; 16 will need replaced. "What we would like to do is to feature a mixture of animals from different manufacturers;' Mr. Layton said. In return for restoring the merry-go-round, the museum can keep it for three to five years, Ms. Pratt said. ' ./ "We couldn't afford to buy one, and the Simons couldn't af- ford the restoration, so this is a wonderful way for us to start and them to get a restored carrousel;' she said. After five years, the museum may lease the merry-go-round Sandusky Register photo - Tim Fleck from ,the Simons. At some point, plans call for the museum to

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JIM AND MARIAN BRADY Indianapolis, Indiana This Mason and Hamlin, Model RAA, reproducing, 6 foot, The main supports of the piano resemble a favorite, two- 1% inch grand piano was manufactured in 1928 by the handed, drinking cup of Dionysus called a kantharos. The American Piano Company in Boston. The blank case was dolphins that gambol in various places are a form in which shipped to Italy and masterfully carved in the artful and uni- Dionysus often appeared. que manner you see today. The piano was sold to a family in Pennsylvania on May 26, 1928, for $25,000 and remained in the family until I ac­ qUired it in 1981.

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Side view of the majestic Mason & Hamlin. It is believed to be one of maybe eight instruments manufactured in this manner, though it is the only one of the eight to have survived in its original condition. No efforts at restoration were needed. The piano possesses its original strings, pinblock soundboard, ivories and finish. The reproduc­ The focus on the music desk of the piano is a likeness ing mechanism has been restored to perfect working condition. of Lorenzo the Magnificent, a member of the Medici family, The omate carvings are depictions from Greek mythology. who was a great patron of music and art and is a symbol in­ Primarily the carvings are associated with the god Dionysus carnate of the Italian Renaissance. (Bacchus), a son of Zeus, god of wine, mirth and nature, who Italian craftsman often used a symbol of their city or later became associated with art, music and poetry. patron saint rather than a signature. The profile of Lorenzo Dionysus was often aCcompanied by maenads and may be an indication that the piano was carved in either nymphs, such as those seen at the leg bases playing in­ Florence or Venice. The winged lions on either side of the struments. Brass instruments were thought to connote the Medici are associated with 5t. Mark, patron saint of Venice, physical side of man and the stringed instruments, the spiritual and were symbols later adopted by the nobility denoting side. A characterized likeness, probably of Dionysus himself, greatness, supremacy, prowess, a lessor god or minifestation but certainly of some leering and mirthful god, appears above of god. The wreathed jackal seen on the side of the instru­ the leg base. ment, is a part of the Medici Family Crest. The lyre with pedals at the base is composed of the staff The piano took nearly two years to complete and many of Dionysus, called a thyrsus. It is a long reed with ivy, ber­ of the carvings were cut from solid wood. No effort was spared ries, vines and grapes at the tip, guarded on either side by to make this a premier example of the wood carvers' art, as crested griffins which were favorite decorative devices of many of the carvings can only te seen from the underside of cultures dating to the age of Homer. These legendary creatures the piano. were most often associated with virtue, fidelity and honor.

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Wreathed Jackal....part of the Medici Family Crest. Front View of M & H.

Bench carved to resemble piano. Staff of Dionysus.... reed with ivy, berries, Wreathed Jackal... vines, grapes and crested Griffins. part of the Medici Family Crest.

Front view of carVings. View of lower 0? showing arches and columns.

-21- TECIINICALITIE0 SOME THOUGHTS ON PIANO SOUNDBOARDS AND REPAIR By Tim Wheat Part 2 of 2 parts - Part 1 in Volume 26, Number 5, September/October 1989 Introduction (In the previous installment, soundboard construction and problems encountered in restoration were investigated. This installment will cover a clever tool and method for installing parallel soundboard shims, used in crack repair, and soundboard refinishing.)

Some years ago, while facing a Knabe reproducer with terminal into the ribs at one end to remove all the soundboard crack at the dryness (and yards of soundboard cracks), I was told ofa man nam­ other.) ed Sorenson in Minneapolis who made soundboard planes for in­ When one crack is completely planed-out, mark off the next stalling parallel shims. As the prospect of installing yards of vee and tack the metal or wood guide down and repeat the process. shims seemed distasteful, and the treble bridge cap was a sorry mess, (The tack holes will be dealt with later. Keep the heat underneath I decided to see him about some repair work. turned on when not actually working, remembering the fire hazard Dick Sorenson comes to pianos honestly, his grandfather was potential of wood shavings.) an employee ofthe Raudenbush and Sons piano factory in S1. Paul, When all the cracks have been removed, trim the ends square and attended the University of Minnesota and McPhail Academy. with a 1/4" chisel (Fig. 9). Cut the shim stock to length for each When not doing piano restoration, he builds fortepianos on special crack, apply cold hide glue (check its freshness) to the ribs, shims, order. This, I thought, should be a man who knows what he is do­ planed edges, and gently pound the shim right down to the ribs ing. (Fig. 1\). Wipe off the excess glue and continue with each shim. We arranged for my piano to go to his shop, and I requested The shim should protrude above the soundboard level, and a bead to spend as much time as I could during the process. He first of glue seen on each side. This is nothing to be alarmed about, duplicated the bridge cap, a process I would never recommend to as the excess glue will be removed during refinishing. (Cold hide a beginner (worthy of an article in itself), and then proceeded to glue is preferred for shimming by Dick Sorenson, because of its deal with the cracks. (The accompanying photos are to illustrate longer working time, lack of discoloration to the wood during -/ this process from another job.) finishing, and it does not clog sandpaper when thoroughly dry. After drying the board from underneath with floodlights, each Tightbond can leave white streaks.) crack is studied and ribs reglued to the soundboard sheet as When all the slots have been shimmed, let dry overnight. It necessary. If a standard 1/4" wide shim will repair the damage, is now no longer necessary to have a heat source under the sound­ a straight strip is tacked adjacent to the crack I 9/32" or 3/16" away. board, as the shims should take the compressive stress as the sound­ This will provide the guide for the plane edge (Fig. 7). board absorbs moisture and swells. (Heat may still be used later While the construction of the Sorenson plane shown in the to speed the drying time of varnish, as discussed below.) The sup­ photo (Fig. 6) is fairly straight-forward, it is the product of three port wedges (Fig. 4, in part I) may be removed. generations ofdevelopment. It is machined from a metal blank with The tack holes left from the guides can be filled by one oftwo two precision 1/4" grooves to hold a razor-sharp cutter. Each groove methods: I.) Mix a small batch of alcohol, water, and hide glue has a feedscrew to force the blade down as the cutting progresses. to a 40-40-20 ratio. Using an eyedropper, place a drop on each hole Why two grooves in one tool? Many cracks will traverse bet­ to swell the wood fibers back in place. Repeat as necessary. 2.) ween immoveable objects like the case rim on one end and a bridge Break some toothpicks in two, and glue the pointed ends in the holes at the other. Using the same guide edge, the planing can be initiated with hide glue. When thoroughly dry, trim offthe excess with sharp in one direction, right up to the bridge, then changing the blade cutters or a chisel. When the soundboard is finished, small in­ to the other groove, continue planing in the opposite direction right nocuous dots are left. up to the case rim. A high degree of precision in machining the plane is required if this is to work without binding, or widening SOUNDBOARD REFINISHING the previous cuts. Now that the shims are in and dry, we can start on improv­ The Sorenson plane is a tremendous time-saver to anyone who ing the soundboard's appearance. Because the old finish (usually uses a router or other instrument, as these are not capable of cut­ shellac or varnish) was left on to keep the glue from staining the ting the entire distance. In fact, this plane can cut a small distance wood, it must now be removed. Using a very sharp paint scraper, UNDER objects like bridges, if you desire. you will find the old finish comes off easily in a crystalline fashion. Be careful not to gouge the soundboard or the bridge with the The cut is started with a hollow cutter that scribes the edges scraper's edges, taking time to get into all the crevices. Smaller to prevent splintering. The blade is changed to the flat cutter and scrapers are made, and it is helpful to use a large one for the flat multiple passes are made, each time advancing the feedscrew slightly areas, and a small one for up against the bridges. Always scrape (Fig. 7,8). with the grain, or nearly so. Using the accompanying photos for reference, the process of A clean brass-bristled suede brush can help clean dirt from removing the cracks by successive cuts right down to the ribs the area around the bridge pins, being careful not to disturb the underneath is shown. (Since soundboards can vary in thickness from colloidal graphited top surface between rows of pins. The carved one end of the crack to the other, it is permissible to cut slightly area around the bridge pins should be scraped right up to the pins,

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if these have not already been removed for replacement. An X­ only), varnish, or lacquer. I prefer varnish, although many Acto knife used as a flat scraper is helpful for this, and this phase rebuilders use Jacquer because of speed. Varnish tends to remain should be done carefully, not disturbing the wood "shelf' that is flexible for a long period, while lacquer is absolutely hard within ,/ formed at the centerline of the pins (Fig. 2c, in part 1). (Some a few weeks. I will discuss varnish, as I feel the fleXibility allows rebuilders who are replacing the pins, trim up this "shelf' when the finished surface to remain unbroken from soundboard expan­ the pins have been removed, and this critical area should not be sion and contraction for a longer period. messed-with by an amateur. If your piano did not have tuning Additionally, I do not recommend polyrethane varnish, par­ problems with "false beats" or an excessively rapid decay time ticularly if the board has been previously finished or sealed with in the treble, chances are this area does not need to be disturb­ shellac. It will peel off readily. (Dave Kemmer elaborates: "I do ed. Since the bridge is hand-carved, the accurate alignment of not recommend polyurethane because it doesn't dry flexible; I've this "shelf" to the bridge pins can vary. If it is obviously out, refer actually heard the sound of a completed piano diminish in the job to a piano specialist who knows bridge work.) "fullness" as the first few weeks went by. A standard high-gloss The next step is to make the installed shims look invisible clear furniture varnish is probably the best choice currently as possible to the rest of the soundboard. Obviously, this means available:') initially planing off the excess shim wood above the surface. This I have also had less than satisfactory results with (a customer may be easily accomplished with a miniature plane, like those supplied) spar varnish, the one brand I tried was so high in solids sold by Stanley. (Make sure the blade is extremely sharp - ap­ it refused to level and dry adequately, even under heat. Tripp brand proaching that of a razor blade - to make shavings, not gouges. standard high-gloss clear furniture varnish works very well, levels Fig. 12) (smooths) excellently no matter how haphazard the application, Continue planing the shims to about 1/16" above the board, and looks good. then switch over to sandpaper and a hard block (3M makes a Follow the manufacturer's application instructions, and use good sandblock.) Starting at 100-150 grit, sand at a slight angle a high-grade varnish brush, 2" to 3" being adequate for most of to the shim to qUickly level it down, then continue sanding WITH the soundboard, and an artist's brush for around the bridges. the grain. Vacuum the sandpaper block frequently, as well as the (Under no circumstances get finish on the bridgepins or the wood accumulation of sawdust, and switch to finer grades, finishing immediately around the bridgepins.) Two coats of finish are usually up at about 220 grit (Fig. 13). sufficient, with heat (electric, NOT combustion) applied from At this point, you should have a soundboard and bridges below speeding drying time. A straight pin can be used to prick devoid of the old finish. They should be sanded smooth and all bubbles that occur, while still wet. sawdust vacuumed and tack-rag'd away. At this point, a choice can be made as to how white you'd like the soundboard. I per­ BOTTOM FINISH sonally prefer.a more golden hue, and seal the finish with diluted Dave Kemmer again elaborates: "Traditionally, (and clear up ../ orange shellac, mixing no more than 50-50 strength with "3 lb. to the end of production for Knabe) the backside was finished cut" and alcohol. This is applied with an absolutely clean rag in shellac, while the front side was shellacked and varnished. saturated in the mixture. If too much buildup occurs (you want Knabe's view was that this helped the backside absorb moisture COlDR, not gloss), wipe down with 100% alcohol to remove to maintain a crown, and shellac without varnish improved flexi­ the excess shellac. (If you want a whiter soundboard, skip the bility for a fuller, bigger sound." shellac treatment.) A FINAL THOUGHT You will notice the installed shims are whiter than the sur­ rounding soundboard. These may be carefully painted with an Most of the time, soundboard problems are avoidable by keeping your piano away from relative humidity extremes (Le.: hot artist's brush and diluted orange shellac until the desired shade is reached. Let any shellac dry entirely before continuing with the air registers, wet basements, etc.). Otherwise, the repairs you had next steps (Fig. 14). made to the soundboard may fail, or new trouble will occur. Unrestored pianos also tend to be stuck away in less than ade­ SOUNDBOARD DECAL quate storage conditions. Decals may be water transfer, varnish transfer, or "rub-on". If you have a piano with soundboard problems, don't be afraid Varnish transfer is the most common for piano soundboards, with to approach them when the piano comes apart for restringing. "rub-on" decals appearing of excellent quality. Despite their addi­ Even "emergency" repairs can be made to one that is buzzing if tional cost, I prefer the rub-on variety because of ease of installa­ you don't feel like taking on the entire job at this time. As as ad­ tion and better quality control by the local maker of multicolor ditional reference, I recommend Art Reblitz' excellent books on decals. piano and player repair, both containing a wealth of practical detail. Varnish transfers are usually applied over a lightly-varnished area that has been allowed to become tacky. The decal is align­ To conclude, "There is more than one way to skin a cat" ed, and pressed into place, bubbles rolled out with a suitable (heaven forbid!). I have presented my amalgamated approach bas­ wallpapering roller, and a warm moist cloth applied to release the ed on the few pianos I have done. Piano rebuilders have their pet backing paper from the top of the decal. approaches that work for them, and may differ to some of the opinions and procedures here. I think the key point is to The rub-on variety works best with the decal area covered thoughtfully approach each job, and use common sense. If you with one coat of your desired finish, allowed to dry, then rubbed­ have a different approach, communicate to the Bulletin, and let on with your fingernail or suitable stylus. This is followed up with us hear about it. at least one topcoat over the decal. My recommendation is to .. lightly finish over the decal, let it dry thoroughly, then finish the (l drew on the experience and observation of three local piano ./ rest of the board. This will help prevent lifting of the decal edges men here in Minnesota during restoration ofseveral pianos: David if too ll\uch finish is applied initially. Kemmer (a former student ofpiano designer and historian William Braide-White), Dick Sorenson (developer of the aforementioned FINAL FINISH plane), and the late Ampico aficionado, Gene Skarda. I thank The soundboard may be finished in either shellac (as a sealer them all for their help. - TW)

-23- Soundboard Repair Part 2 continued ­ Suppliers Used In These Articles: SOUNDBOARD PLANE: Varnish. Tripp 1606 (Alt.: 7024) Super Gloss furniture varnish. Richard Sorenson Carver1hpp Co., San Diego, CA 92121 ' Sorenson Instrument Works 700 Washington Ave. North Varnish. Balund 4 hour rubbing varnish Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 333-3199 Varnish. McCloskey "Heirloom" 0092 clear varnish. (Call or write for price and availability, include SASE) McCloskey Co., Phila., PA 19136 DECALS, RUB-ON TRANSFER: GLUE: Decals Unlimited Carpenters (aliphatic resin). Franklin Tightbond, 9333 N. 96th St. EImers Carpenter, Ross, etc. Mahtomedi, MN 55115 (612) 429-4465 (Hundreds of piano decals available, write for listing, they also Liquid Hide Glue. Franklin Co., Mowhawk Products, etc. do custom work, include SASE) Epoxy. HB. Fuller 7004. HB. Fuller Co., 3530 Lexington Ave., FINISHING SUPPLIES: Shoreview, MN 55126. Shellac. Bulls-Eye Orange Shellac. 3 Jb. cut. (Also request spec. sheet for mixing variations.) Zinsser Co., 39 Belmont Dr., Somerset, NJ 08873 Shellac, Varnish, Lacquer, Supplies Mowhawk Finishing Products, Amsterdam, NY 12010 (518) 843-1380. (Call for local distributor.)

Fig. 6: Soundboard Plane, shown with one cutter installed. The hollow starting cutter is shown on the table.

Fig. 7: Checking distance from crack to guide edge. Scribe marks from the hollow cutter are visible adjacent to the crack and help prevent splintering.

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Fig. 8: Planing out the crack. Shallow cuts are taken over several passes.

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Fig. 10: A completed cut down to soundboard ribs. Note cut terminates right up to case at one end & dowel at other.

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Fig. 11: Tapping in parallel shim with a wood block. Hide glue is used on all glued surfaces.

Fig. 12: Planing off top of the shim to within 1/16" of the soundboard.

Fig. 13: Sanding the soundboard. The shim has already been block-sanded to the soundboard level.

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Fig. 14: Matching the shim to the rest of the soundboard with orange shellac.

Fig. 15: Trimming the shim with a grinder at a plate bolt hole.

Fig. 16: Shimmed, refinished, and restrung - - - a new lease on life! RANDOM RESTORATION RULES By Don Winter It has been fifteen years since I entered this hobby by bUying And now some hints: the now famous Larry Given's book for $6. An evolution of my Muratic acid sold for swimming pool use, will deru~t any fer­ rebuilding practices interspersed with tips in no particular order rous object in about 30 minutes and only attacks the rust, not follows: the iron. Don't use it in an aluminum pan. Believe it or not, it will Regarding pianos themselves, I've come to the realization I get hot and the acid will burn a hole. Brass, nickle and steel if may as well spend the time and money to do everything. I always dirty but not rusty can be soaked in a jar of ammonia, or toilet restring, new hammers and shanks, replace every scrap of felt, bowl cleaner. Invest in a buffing outfit, you'll wonder how you ever new key bushings, buttons, front rail pins, center rail pins, all new did without it. I use mine daily. Any tracker bar can be cleaned screws, and other operations nearly everyone else would consider by boiling in water to remove the gooey outer gunk, ammonia, pointless. Oh, yes, it takes weeks to adjust and regulate; but, the for the glue and then slicing away the tubing lengthwise with a piano that emerges is worth it to me, personally. My guess is that razor blade. And speaking of that common single edge razor I spend about triple the time on the piano action as a good blade: you can cut felt by tapping the back of it with a hammer rebuilder does on restoring the entire instrument. The sin of largest very effectively and you can split those Ampico valves perfectly. frequency in grand piano restoration is bouncing dampers. When Sand away varnish, align the blade along the glue line very careful­ the key is fully depressed the damper should not be able to con­ ly, tap with the hammer, once each side and you have valves split tinue to rise; yet nearly everyone skips this step. Out of ignorance, so perfectly the parts are interchangeable. Bicycle spokes, wonder­ I suppose. fully resistant to corrosion, tensile, threaded at one end, make nice damper wires and pushrods for scratchbuilt mechanisms. Regarding the player action, I do the same. Ialways repouch, reface all valves, cut all new pneumatics from scratch and replace You may try one or two of my suggestions, human nature all screws. I have found I can cut out a set of new pneumatics resists change and I'm no exception. Currently I am fooling around quicker than using the old ones. I do the same for smaller ac­ with a rock tumbler to polish complex parts and I have recovered cessory pneumatics as well. I do not repaint black components, my first air motor with artificial leather. I'll have to let you know but rather refinish them; and if the piece is unattractive replace how long it holds up. Larry Givens may not approve, but that's or veneer the item. Overrestored? Maybe. But that's the way it what I've come to. has evolved for me. I use white glue and epoxy exclusively, as I'm not concerned about this mythical rebuilder who is to mysteriously appear in about 40 years. I gave my gluepot to a friend. _-r

*************************************************************************** TUBING REMOVING MADE LESS CONFUSING By Carl Kehret

Faced with the job of removing 55 year old sealant-imbedded With renewed interest, I secured one end of the tracker bar lead tubing from the tracker bar of a Knabe Ampico grand, I in my vise, put on a pair of cotton work gloves, and cranked the remembered that Terry Smythe had written a treatise on just this heat gun up to full heat. Soon the sealant started to soften and problem. I easily found the report in the new Technicalities V and I could pry and cut loose a layer of sealant to expose the nipples devoured its content. and lead tubing. Terry had done a lot of experimentation and had found that Applying heat again to the nipples and lead tubing, I pulled using a propane torch on quite a high flame would crumble the ~ on the first tubing stub with my needle-nosed pliers. Success! It sealant and allow the lead tubing to be pulled off. This sounded slowly slipped off, exposing a sticky nipple and I didn't even have like a pyromaniac's dream but it worked for Terry so who was to pry the two rows of nipples apart as Terry had to do. I not to give it a try? Soon Iwas pulling off four and five tubes at a time as I mov­ With my propane torch spewing flame, I approached the ed the heat gun down the tracker bar. Once all tubing was remov­ tracker bar with its mass of 3" stubs of lead tubing still imbedd­ ed from one row of nipples, I turned the tracker over in the vise ed in a seemingly impenetrable block of sealant. The closer I got and repeated the process on the second row of nipples. to the moment when the flame would touch the wall of sealant, Once all tubing was off, I found that an old knife and an awl the more apprehensive I became. What if the solder holding the worked great to gently prod off the remaining sealant. Much of nipples melted? What if the whole thing congealed into a sticky the sealant remaining on the outside of the nipples had by then mess of sealant or, worse yet, became as solid as concrete? After carbonized with repeated heating so it could be scraped loose all, this was my customer's tracker bar and replacements don't rather easily. grow on trees. The only problem encountered was that the melting sealant"­ I extinguished the flame on the torch and retreated to my turned the air in my shop blue. Next time I'll wear a breathing work bench to ponder. As I sat there, my eyes fell on the heat filter and open the windows. gun I had used the day before to strip the inside of the Knabe case. The name plate on the gun read 650 - 900 degrees F. Why not? I thought.

-28- DUO-ART PNEUMATIC SPRINGS By Chester Kuharski ,/ The springs placed on the hinge end of the treble pneumatics that is to make the springs about liz oz. weaker than original, . in Duo-Art pneumatic stacks have been somewhat of a mystery which will make most notes playa bit strong, and then by ad- and since they are not used in all or most of other players, they justment of the pneumatics a perfect response pattern is possible. have been left out by many people rebuilding Duo-Arts. Evident- ly the reason they are found in factory assembled stacks is that In an earlier article I described making the first two it w~s found necessary in order to even the response for very soft pneumatics on each deck (haVing springs) a little weaker to sort playmg on accompaniment. Since these springs center on mid- of ease the way from pneumatics with no springs to those with die C for a group of the stronger springs, it seems that they were springs. This is probably still a good idea, if one wants to layout put there for the purpose of softening the response, for the most such a pattern of spring strengths, and will make adjustment a part, in the middle of the sound board where the piano plays a bit easier. At this point it would be well to mention that it is im- bit louder, everything being equal, because the board is more portant to be certain there is no friction between each poppet responsive in the middle. I must say that if these springs were wire and the felt it passes through which is glued on to the stop not necesssary for the proper operation of the Duo-Art, the fac- rail at the top of the stack. If the wire rubs on the felt, carefully tory would not have used them, as it was not easy to do this. trim the felt back with a nippers. If the wire rubs the felt, it can Most people working on Duo-Arts have found, at times, some add up to liz oz. of force necessarY to lift the poppet, which could of the springs removed so they were useless, for the pneumatics be sufficient to cause a note to miss at extreme pianissimo. Of involved, when the factory found a slightly weak note or notes, ~ course this might be compensated for by the system I have for whatev.er reason. Evidently, a special tool was used that would described, it would be better to make all pneumatics the same fit between adjacent pneumatics, and go around and hook the in regard friction. spring and pull it out. These springs were necessary to give a very even accompani­ In recent work on a 1925 Steinway XR style piano, which ment response in bass and treble, since in Duo-Art accompani­ happened to be exceptionally clean and well cared for, essential­ ment involves the entire keyboard. This is where Duo-Art differs ly untouched since leaving the factory, with poor pneumatic cloth, greatly from other systems like Ampico where there is an entire­ but which was not stiffened from age, I undertook to measure ly separate system independently adjusted for zero level. Ampico the forces necessary to just balance the push rods beginning with said that they adjusted the two systems slightly different to ac­ the bass end and on up through the treble to the top end, and count for differences bass and treble in response. In Duo-Art there recording these forces. It became clear that the factory used two is no adjustment bass and treble for accompaniment, this is done by these springs. In Ampico A there would be a compromise bet­ - strengths of springs, the pneumatics for middle C and the 8 ween having an even transfer between bass and treble stacks at ,../ pneumatics below middle C and the 9 pneumatics above middle C, (18 in all), were approximately 3 oz. in strength. These are the division point, just above middle C, or of having the bass and treble at the extreme ends matching. Of course, with the model the notes E3 up through A4 (E below middle C to A above mid­ B with the adjustable pneumatics, this is not a problem. dle C). Below E3 there are no springs. Above A4 there were springs up to the top of the treble, and these springs were of a I have just rebuilt two Steinway stacks using both the ad­ strength of 2 oz. approXimately. In the 80 note stacks, there are justable strength pneumatic feature, and making the springs ac­ no springs in the first 9 pneumatics.from the bass end on each cording to the above formula. They were easy to make and the deck. The 10th pneumatic on each deck has a spring, and it was entire procedure in each stack took only about two hours. I used approximately 3 oz. in strength, and there were 6 pneumatics with #8 music wire for the 2 oz. springs, and #10 wire for the 3 oz. this stronger spring, that is pneumatics 10 through 15 on each springs. I put the 90 degree bend in the wire first, and inserted deck. Beginning with pneumatic #16 on each deck the springs it into the pneumatic as was done at the factory, then measured were approXimately 2 oz. for the exposed length of the spring, and put the second 90 degree In previous articles I have described my method of varying bend in the wire, bending the wire upward, away from the the playing strength of each pneumatic by varying the position pneumatic (180 degrees from the first bend). Then I cut the wire of the moveable board up or down the poppet wire. This system for the insertion length. Now using a pair of needle nose pliers, works very well, as attested to by other rebuilders. It is almost I turned the end to be inserted around in the proper direction so exactly the same as the system used in Model B Ampicos. In the spring will tend to open the pneumatic, and inserted it into I my piano,.which I had rebuilt before knowing of the two strengths the pneumatic on the opposite board. Then tested for strength of the spnngs, I had used springs somewhat different, and simp­ using a postal scale, if it does not come out right, discard it and ly adjusted the playing strengths note to note throughout. Armed start over with new wire. Bending a few degrees less will, of course, with this new information, Iadjusted the pneumatics surrounding mean a weaker spring, and conversely, a few degrees more will middle C (the 18 pneumatics which had 3 oz. springs from the result in a stronger one, as will a change in wire size, but the idea factory), about 1/8" less opening, and this must be about the same of bending the wire for the second bend in the upward direction, as haVing a 3 oz. spring instead of a 2 oz. spring. The result was 180 degrees from the first bend, seems to be correct. The original that chord tests in the test roll were more in agreement. wire was evidently phosphor-bronze, why this was used instead of music wire is not clear to me, however I'm sure that that type Now with the arrangement for varying the playing strengths of wire could be found, but I used music because I have it on _< of each pneumatic, it is not possible to i'rlcrease the playing hand, and it works well. I also put a little bit of plastic glue over . strength of any pneumatic any appreciable amount over what that each end of the spring at the insertion point to help prevent the ./ strength would be if the pneumatic board were placed in the spring accidently slipping out of place. original'position in its downward travel. However it is very easy to reduce the striking strength to a considerable degree by par­ Doing these things will certainly help in obtaining that tially closing the pneumatic by adjusting the leather nuts on each "perfect" Duo-Art. side of the pneumatic finger. This brings to mind a better method,

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Submitted by David L. Junchen Leather nut substitute: No, I'm not going to recommend those plastic buttons with sharp edges which defy turning with your fingers. There's a much better way! Klann, Inc. (a pipe organ supply house) makes several sizes of plastic nuts with knurled edges. These can be turned easily with your fingers, or even easier with the tools Klann sells which fit exactly the knurls on each nut. Klann's address is: Box 2398, Waynesboro, VA 22980. *************************************************************************** SPECIAL QOLL

"[ Love to Hear You Singing" Duo-Art Outstanding Hits No. 12 (74666) Ampico No. 2653-F Goofus, Strike Me Pink, A Whitehouse of Our Own, Jim Wisenborne Farewell to Arms, Give Me a Roll or A Drum. 73 Nevada Street Duo-Art 01013 - When I Grow Too Old to Dream Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Contact Geoffrey Kaiser Box 222, Sumneytown, PA 18084

*************************************************************************** THE PLAYER PIANO REVIEW Emmett M. Ford Prior to August, 1914, in England, a monthly publication for Mr. Ellingham's contributions to the Player Review were issued player-pianists was issued and published. It was called "The in a book form, with its contents giving the history of the Player-Piano Review." pneumatic pianoforte, a course of elementary instruction for play­ Founded by three player-piano enthusiasts it was written and ing the piano and the third and last chapter delt with the prac­ conducted by the three with the contributions of others. Mr. Harry tice of using the rolls to song accompanying. There is informa­ Ellingham was one of the three enthusiasts and was considered tion about roll making, its problems and results. He describes the an expert in the mechanism of the player piano. He was a gifted pneumatic mechanism and furnished a glossary of terms. The musician and an admirable performer on the piano. Being book was issued about 1922 and published in England by Grant associated with the business of the player piano, he played in the Richards Publisher. show rooms in the manner prevelant at the time, though he was constantly improving his system of control and execution which made him one of the finest player-pianist of his time.

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-J BOSTON CHAPTER in New Jersey, 36 were on first visit to New England and 129 Don Brown, Reporting said that meals as part of registration was desirable. The maps of the local area and to the open houses were acclaimed as well The fall meeting and Convention Wrap-up was held on done and desirable for future convention plans. November 19th at the home of Allan Jayne in New Hampshire. President Marv Horovitz ran a short business meeting, and The added enticements included a Wurlitzer DX nickelodeon with showed the two gag table favors presented to Dorothy and Allan pipes and drums, a North Tonowanda 156 Band Organ playing Pier at the Convention Banquet. It was a last minute idea by the 125 and 46 key endless rolls, a Mills Violano and several cylinder favor assembly team, and a well-kept secret until the presenta­ musical boxes. Around the snack and juice table were many tales tion. After the Convention, Ken and Helen Volk, and Joe and of great times at the Boston Convention. Pat LaVacchia went to the Dorsett (England) Steam Fair. It may have been the first video taping by Joe, but the chapter viewing of the taped band organs with their actual performance sound was enthusiastically received by all. There may be a larger group going next year to experience the Fair and the musical fun.

Allan Jayne shows his Violano. We got together for a re-cap of each committee's success and mishaps, and wrote it all down for next year's Ohio Convention folks to build upon. Don Brown brought three panels of 192 mounted pictures of the convention for easy viewing by all. We Marv shows two gag table favors. welcomed one guest and two new members to our group. Dorothy Bromage moderated the discussion of the disposal of remaining table favors, souvenir rolls and Tshirts. She read letters from Bob Rosencranz, Richard Halpern and Clark Cressman about their commentary on our Convention.

Marv, Joe and Allan during video show of Dorsett Steam Fair.

Marv and Dorothy hold convention wra[.rup. Don Rand's seminar was so popular, we decided to ask him -to repeat it at a future chapter meeting. We marveled at the ,--,"quantity of old movies he had access to for assembling so many clips with mechanical instruments either featured or in the background of scenes. From the farewell breakfast questionnaire: of 155 respondents, 52 were going on to the MBSI Convention

- 31- FOUNDING CHAPTER FOUNDING CHAPTER (Norther!! California) Reporter Bill Wherry Reporter Nadine Motto-Ros Once again, the Founding Chapter was invited to Dick Reutl­ Our annual Halloween party was held October 21st at Don inger's luxurious Victorian to celebrate Christmas this December Ellison's early 1900's craftsman-style cottage-home in Palo Alto. 16th. There is always a large turn-out at the Christmas party and ­ Since it was close to the earthquake, only a few came in costume. this year was no exception. The Monterey Jazz Band serenaded us from the living room bay window at intervals. Alan Lornie also The McCoy clan came through: Phil was a lovely Amelia Earhart, serenaded with violin solo accompanied by piano. Why, we had Phyllis was a biker decked out in black, including leather jacket, so much live talent nobody found time to show the traditional Paul was a soldier with uniform from all of the Services. Lyle silent picture accompanied by the American Fotoplayer style 35. Merithew was brilliant as a flasher with a special electronic flash But of course some of us snuck downstairs to the ballroom to when he opened his raincoat. see and hear Dick's sizeable collection of automatic pianos. I especially liked the National piands rendition of Twelfth Street Rag. The Seeburg E with violin pipes was good too. An upright Baldwin Welte performed superbly! The Christmas dinner was very good this year. Rumor has it that Dick R. might be shanghaied by the owners of Berkeley's Chez Panisse to be head chef. (Just kidding, Dick.) Santa Claus came later on in the guise of Rachel Swirsky who simply asked if you had brought a gift, then you could claim another one. Besides the usual piano rolls, holiday cheer and can­ dy, some unusual gifts were opened. Jack Edwards opened his gift to find a pair of lemon yellow gloves. Attached to the gloves were these words of wisdom:(?) "Clean hands, clean thoughts." Take heed, Jack! Diane Edwards (Lady Di) opened her gift to find a toilet bowl brush in red, white, and a purpJy-brown handle. This one too had a thought pinned to it: "Cleanliness is next to Godliness:' Lady Dianne promptly christened it her Sceptor. I wonder what the orb Who is the real McCoy? looks like? On second thought, I don't want to know. Long live The group enjoyed Don's Farrand pumper, recently tuned by the Queen of Sani-flush! Jack Gustafson. He has a nice selection of original rolls, many That allows me to segue (the word segue courtesy of Jack? with lyrics so we could sing along. Speaking of Jack, he enter­ Edwards) into the very short business meeting held. New officers' tained on the Hammond organ. of the Founding Chapter were announced. They are: President, Jack and Diane Edwards; Vice President, Don Ellison; Treasurer, Lyle Merithew; Secretary, Rob Thomas; and Reporter, Bill Wherry (and guess whds writing this?) I think, to give the Founding Chapter different viewpoints, I have asked other chapter members to write up meetings occa­ sionally. I might by chance not attend some meetings this year, and welcome other's write-ups. And, of course, how could I forget? Artie Angelus, Doris Duo-Art, Alice B. Ampico, Rona Recordo may make cameo appearances from time to time, depending on how sober or free of arthritic ailments they happen to be at the time. At this point, I wish to thank Nadine Motto-Ros for reporting faithfully over the past two years, and all other chapter officers for a job well done. Happy Holidays!

Jack Gustafson at the Hammond. Of course, Don's three golden cocker spaniels mingled with guests throughout the evening. Thanks, Don, for an enjoyable evening. Our November meeting planned for the Beckett's in Aptos LADY LIBERTY near Santa Cruz was cancelled due to the earthquake. We are ?-- Reporter David Nernoff' happy to report that everyone in the Beckett family is safe, but they did sustain extensive losses. The house is structurally in­ Snow came early to Northern New Jersey, making the holi­ tact, but a lot of work needs to be done. day season a perfect time for our holiday chapter meeting at Paul Ciancia and Dennis Westervelt's home. Their home was decked out in traditional manner, with plenty of eats and drink.

-32- Lady Liberty Chapter continued - Election of officers for 1990 was held. The new officers are Paul Ciancia, President; Paul Manganaro, Vice President; John Elms, Treasurer; Michele Manganaro, Secretary; and David Ner­ ./ noff, Photographer/Reporter. The afternoon was a time to share what we experienced over 1989 and what plans are for 1990.

Gloria Yengle listening to Steinway Duo-Art. As our new president, Paul's goals for 1990 are to make a continuous effort to promote our organization to the public. There are many people who do not know the enjoyment of mechanical I-r - Paul Manganaro, Michele Manganaro, music, and think that the days of the nickelodeons are gone Paul Ciancia, Dave Nernoff. forever. There are some who have something of interest in their own collection but don't know where to go. I know that new player pianos were sold this holiday season by a local piano dealer. Do those new owners wish to share their new-found interest. In conclusion, the chapter's purpose is to make it possible to understand how to apply technical information books don't always show. Many of this reporter's problems have been solved by the professional, skilled members who are always willing to advise.

Dennis Westervelt and Paul Ciancia in music room. Some mighty fine instruments, along with several phonographs, played the day and evening away. The Seeburg "G" Orchestrion was especially outstanding with its toe tapping ar· rangements. An interesting point was made by Paul. He said that rebuilding this instrument or any other instrument must be rebuilt with absolute understanding of how it works correctly. Skilled and unskilled people have worked on this instrument with vary­ ing degrees of success. The tendency is to rebuild exactly what is seen. This is a mistake to assume that what is there is correct­ ly restored. The Double Mills Violano was the Jewel of his collection. The case and mechanisms looked as fine as it sounded. The pro­ blems Paul encountered was the wiring. After many years the original wiring had the consistancy of macaroni. Terminal con­ CHICAGO CHAPTER nectors had to be replaced and rewiring the system was tedious Reporter Rob DeLand and time consuming. Cleaning the instrument and rebuffing all The Christmas party and final 1989 chapter meeting for the aluminum components were what this instrument needed to Chicago AMICA was held Sunday afternoon, December 3rd in -.Jl1ake it sparkle. the home of Wynette and (chapter president) Jim Edwards. ---./ Paul also had a collection of radios and several pre-1950 Guests were invited to show up anytime after 2 p.rn., and the vacuum cleaners. I asked him where he found the vacuum meeting at 4 p.rn. was followed by a fine dinner, buffet-style. cleaners. Paul said, "There are still some rare finds, if you look Before, during and after dinner we had the pleasure of enjoying carefully enough at your local garage sales:' Jim's Chickering Ampico A and Baldwin Welte Licensee reproduc­ ing grands, which both played superbly.

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Jan Drewniak enjoying a look at John's hobby room. George Wilder and Sarah DeLand enjoying Jim Edward's Chickering Ampico '11':

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Gary Lemon modelling a buffalo coat & hat and holding a Yeager rifle circa 1790.

I-r Bill Kavouras, John Wrasse, Joe Pekarek and Tom Weiser working on "new business" right after the meeting ended' Wynette and Jim also had videodiscs of Arthur Rubinstein and Vladimir Horowitz for our enjoyment, but the highlight for me was the ability to play (with full expression - finally!) the recut I bought over three years ago of "Yearning (Just for You)" played by Vee Lawnhurst (Welte Y7066). The Schwimmers recut this as one of their famous "sleepers", and they hit the nail on the head with this one! Thanks to Wynette and Jim for their hospitality and a plea­ sant meeting.

After dinner - I-r - Muriel Hodgkins, Toni Maroney, Holly Walter, Harold Hodgkins, Nancy Group, and Ed Group enjoying an animated conversation. At John made up for his lack of musical instruments with his S.O.W.N.Y. CHAPTER collections of various other items. These went from pre-electric Reporter Ada Cairns appliances such as washing machines, irons, churns, vacuums etc. to pioneer costumes, guns and related items. On October 22, AMICAns from both sides of the border After a delicious buffet dinner, a short business meeting was visited the home of John and Ada Cairns, just west of St. held. Nancy and Ed Group reported on the convention and a,...;'- Catharines, Ontario. As the Cairns' are comparatively new nominating committee was appointed. ,r . members - there were just a few musical collectibles. These in­ ./ Our Christmas meeting will be held at the home of Janie and cluded a 1909 AB. Chase Artistano player piano built in Nor­ Bill McCleary in the shorthills of the Niagara Peninsula on Sun­ walk, Ohio, and a Concert Roller Organ. day, December 3.

-34- S.D.W.N.Y. CHAPTER The second part of our day in Pennsylvania took us up to Reporter Mike Walter Erie, Pennsylvania to visit the home of Ed and Nancy Group. A Fantastic Trip to Pennsylvania There the collection of goodies were not quite as old as what had been seen earlier in the day, for the most part, but the "hands­ The S.o.W.N.Y. Chapter of AMICA had a wonderful oppor­ on" experience that was available certainly made the evening very tunity to take a trip into Pennsylvania not too long ago. We "kill­ enjoyable. Some of the more "collectible" (synonomous with en­ ed two birds with one stone" so to speak and doubled our enjoy­ viable) items include a Tanzbar which makes you realize that it's ment in the process. Our trip started out with a trip to Franklin, not all that easy to pat your head and rub your stomach at the Pennsylvania to visit the Antique Music Museum owned by Jake same time, a Wurlitzer 1015 Juke Box, a Seeburg Trash Can and Elizabeth DeBence. Going inside the museum was like walk­ which really looks very nice at night in subdued lighting, a Williams ing into a tum of the century music store where the owner had Music Mite which is a modified RCA 45 RPM. record player and ordered too many musical instruments and they had all arrived very ingenious, and a Class Monkey which can play cymbals with at once, all of them working well but not like the "Proper" Music the best of us. Nancy prepared a sumptuous feast for all of us Store of the period, where each would have its proper place. which we eagerly devoured while listening to the Everly Brothers on the 1015. Ah Nostalgia! We had an excellent day which I'm certain will remain in members minds for a long time.

~A Wurlitzer 148 Band OrgCm was working well and making merry ,,---,' music for all to hear.

The outer circle had all of the larger instruments, the Nickelo­ Our gracious hosts Ed and Nancy Group with adopted daughter deons, Band Organs, Player Pianos, Reed Organs and such. The "Mannequin" standing next to their 1015 jukebox. inner circle had smaller items such as phonographs of every description. a hurdy gurdy and a great variety of memorabilia from various ages and for various uses. The most memorable of all were the Berry Wood Model AOW Orchestrion with multiple in­ struments and gorgeous stained glass, the Link Nickelodeon with continuous loop roll (I wouldn't want to rewind the paper), an im­ pressive Regina Criterion Music Box (Changer style) which sound­ ed fantastic, and a small dancing man which fit on to any phonograph and danced as the record played. The ceiling was packed with all sorts of lights, signs, musical instruments and even Big Bird and a greyhound were there. What a collection!

That monkey is at it again! Hostess Nancy Group displays it's finer points while Mary Sansone, Jan Drewniak, Muriel Hodgkins and Joe Sanson look on.

The impressiue sounding Berry-Wood Orchestrion model AOW A uery rare instrument with only one other known to exist, so I'm told. -35- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Reporter Shirley Nix .~" ;',: ',1,,:"'"_.~_;'~,"f'l'" Our last meeting was at the home of Bud and Irene Moore , ,9 ,,:iZi>i#I!#P" .. \JId 7 ,....' ,....r' ~ Ift/'J:, ~>I'-'" '.?'. o• ..--.... I in Highland, California. The Moores are new members of AMICA, and they really went all out for us. The refreshments alone were a work of art, including a cake with AM[CA and musical motif. Not only that, but it tasted as good as it looked.

Our group shows rapt attention at our business meeting, Our next meeting will be in December at the home of Dick and Millie Rigg for the annual Christmas Party. [t will also be our election of officers for the next year and this will be my last arti­ cle. I will miss doing it, and I know Frank has enjoyed being Presi­ dent the last two years, but [ guess all things come to an end, and we will try to retire gracefully.

Bud & Irene Moore, our hosts, and their Bacigalupo Barrel Organ. Bud spent all of his time demonstrating his instruments and generally being a great host The Moores have a full room of music boxes, another room filled with phonographs, old musical in­ struments of many kinds, and many other interesting items. Then in the living room there are street organs, more music boxes, an old organ, a melodeon, and various items. Ourown Jan Mallory -~ entertained us spontaneously by playing on the old instruments, and [ might add playing quite nicely.

Jan Geller plays a hurdy gurdy made in the 1700's.

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Brooke Osmundson and Mikey. Another hit of the meeting, although having no musical association whatsoever, was Mikey the parrot. He is a really neat bird, and kept us entertained whenever we were around him. We must have had 70 people in attendance, which is really a good turnout, and [ think everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. Lloyd Osmundson shares and tells - he has a very old fireplace We had a business meeting, mostly to do with plans for the screen. ,...,p-.. combined convention in 1993 in southern California. The wheels To all of you we want to wish happy holidays, and a great are in gear, committees are forming, and work is already being new year, from all of us here in southern California. done. I can't give you any details, but you won't want to miss it, believe me! SIERRA NEVADA CHAPTER Reporter E. L. Baehr

Lauri and Mel "Cranking" out a tune Regina No. 10 Mills Violano

Mel Locher by his Archestral Regina Members of the group relaxing at Mel and Karens.

On October 5,8, and 9 we traveled to the home of Karen a Carl Frei Player Organ, a Louis Caselli Spanish Street Piano, and Mel Locher in Auburn, California. Auburn is one of the many an Archestral Regina, a Bija Orchestrion, a Regina #10 of which old towns that sprung up along the Mother Lode in the Sierra there were only 38 made, an Edison B-1 Cylinder Phonograph, Nevada foothills during the Gold Rush era in the middle of the two Ampico B Grand Pianos, one Chickering, one Canoby and 19th century. [t was a prominent supply center to the gold mines numerous smaller music boxes. All were played and enjoyed by in the area and was on the main Transcontinental Wagon Road the members. The only disappointment was not hearing "Big of that time which later became Lincoln Highway, Highway 40 Bruder" play. Because of rain it was kept under rap's. Mel is an and now Highway 80. The road bed for the Central Pacific excellent and an accomplished technician and restorer. He is one Railroad which helped to "Link the Continent" goes through of the few craftsmen that can restore the Mills Violano and what Auburn and is still in use and heavily traveled. Auburn, like all a beautiful job he does. other gold mining town's, slowly declined with diminishing gold. Not to be taking a back seat to Mel, Karen has a doll collec­ [t did not, however, die completely and since the 1960's has ex­ tion that occupies several shelves in several rooms. In addition perienced a revival and growth that is hard for those of us who to all of this, Karen and Mel have a house full of other antiques remember Old Auburn, to comprehend. that they have been collecting for years. [t is interesting to note Even though it was a rainy day (unusual for California) it did that Mel was born and has lived in this house all of his life and not dampen the spirits of our members. The Locher's instrument has filled it with all kinds of adult toys. . collection is extensive and ranges from very small music boxes Midafternoon we sat down to a delicious dinner. After a brief ~ all the way up to "The Mighty Bruder", a 1902 German Fairground business meeting was held, we went back to playing with Mel Organ built by Wilhem Bruder and Sons, Included in the collec­ and Karen's toys. tion, which Mel takes delight in showing off, is a Mills Violano,

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December Meeting On December 12, the Sierra groupe returned again to char­ ming Auburn to have our Christmas party at Gloria Koenig (soon to be Mrs. Bob Patton) home on a ridge overlooking the north fork of the American River, it's canyon with snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountains for a back drop. Believe me, it was a warm spring day not typical of December weather.

View ofAmerican River and Canyon from Gloria's porch. It's Dec. 12.

Gloria's welcoming solo "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." We were greeted by Gloria singing "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" accompanied by, Julie Riley on Gloria's 1913 LaFarrque Upright (not a player). Gloria had prepared a' turkey and members brought the trimmings which 'were enjoyed by all. Bob Patton then called a business meeting to order and election of officers was the main order of business. After the business was dispensed with, member Richard Riley demonstrated and, talked about his newly acquired Yamaha disc operated keyboard. It is very compact and is easily carried in his car. When played it still has that electronic ring to it. But after listening to it for a while, it is hard to tell it from the real thing. It is a fabulous Socializing on porch. instrument which I recommend your listening to.

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Serious meeting. , Richard Riley's presentation on Yamaha Keyboard. Richard Riley, Ed Baehr, Ray Bauer, guest Bob Emshinger. After this demonstration we gathered around the piano while Julie Riley played and we sang the traditional Christmas music putting us in the mood for the holiday season just ahead and ex­ changed Christmas gifts with musical themes. A good time was had by all and Sierra Nevada Chapter sends it's greetings to all of you for a happy, healthy, safe and musical New Year.

Exchanging gifts. -38- ****************************************************************************************** CL~SSIFIED ****************************************************************************************** FOR SALE KNABE AMPICO B with original Ampichron clock, Ornate 5'3" 20" beautiful professionally restored solidwood Carousel horses Louis XV case with richly grained, book-matched walnut veneers, with brass pole stands. All are from a 1924 ALLAN matching bench. Made in 1931. Playing pneumatics recovered and HERSCHELL Merry-go-round. $6,750 each plus crating. Restored some new tubing, but mostly original. Plays and expresses well. Color 1913 Wurlitzer 125 Band Organ with hand painted case and photos available. Also, Nelson-Wiggen Style 7 "Full Orchestra" rolls $20,500. Prices are negotiable. Color photos $2.00 each. (419) keyboard nickelodeon in walnut case with art glass front. Plays 10 625-11628 a.m. - 4 p.m. instruments. Made in 1926. Rare. 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Harry Goldman, 12072 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, CA Spanish street piano Enrique Salva, Barcelona Espana, 5" x16" (19V2" 92640. (714) 638-2770. overall). Mills Violano/unrestored/original $9,800.35 #150 original 89 vintage Duo-Art rolls $4 each, fox trots and waltzes. Will band organ rolls $700. Wurlitzer Style "N Early w/pipes, swap a Seeburg Roll Frame and suction pump for a complete set restored/refinished w/30 lO-tune APP rolls $20,000. Marshall-Wendel of 153 band organ bells and beater mechanism. Harold Shaner, 5' Ampico "B" Grand, original condition (plays) w/matching bench 301-724-6492, 1042 Myrtle St., Cumberland, MD 21502. $4,900. 77 Wurlitzer PM (PianOrchestra) rolls $2,695. Knabe Ampico 5'8" grand restored/refin. $18,000.150 Aeolian Pipe-Organ 1923 Custom three-manual 14 Rank Aeolian Duo-Art 116-note rolls $1,200. Mortier Dance Organ 15' wide 84-key 350 Reproducing Player Pipe Organ. Disassembled, pipe max. 16' pipes $35,000. 60 Red Welte rolls $1,320. Wurlitzer APP Style I (can be mitered), 12 rolls. For details write Robert Waugh, 8 Poplar Nickelodeon restored/refin $8,500. Fisher Ampico Grand Queen Hill Drive; Farmington, CT 06032. Price $18,000. Anne Style 5'6" restored/refin $20,000. 134 Art-Echo rolls $804_ 1912 Ruth Fair Organ, 52 key, type 33, sold under the "Berni" -.../Marshall-Wendell Ampico "B" 5' Grand $4,800. 7 Pin-end 88-note name, second owner, approximately 10' high facade, exceptionally organ/piano rolls $84. Peerless Mod "0" Nickelodeon restored/refin clean, well playing organ with 5 cases of book music. Circa 1923 $7,500. 30 65-note Piano Rolls $90. 3 Berry-Wood endless rolls Wurlitzer Band Organ. 146 B, dual tracker bar, restored facade $120. Western-Electric Mascot Nickelodeon restored/refin $8,500. 128 58-note Piano rolls $900. Artisan C-2 Band Organ 61-key and pneumatics, strong sounding, complete with (10) rolls. Ted (Treasuries pg 471) 9' wide $28,000.27 Angelus 58-note piano rolls Bowers, 4840 Park Terrace Drive, Long Beach, CA 90804. (213) 321-1793 (Days), (213) 597-4545 (Evenings). $216. 25 Pianino lO-tune rolls $875. Recuts: 30 "A" blues & rags $480. 25 #150 Band Organ rolls $490. 34 Wurlitzer #165 Band 35-Key Molinari large barrel organ, with 98 pipes, all American Organ rolls $612. 16 "0" rolls $288. 26 Ampico "B" Jumbo rolls WW-I tunes, excellent condition $7,500; very large Riemer Barrel $650.20 Wurlitzer APP (long frame,' not changer) rolls $440. Many organ, 61-key, 184 pipes, very powerful, good unrestored condition, other orchestrions, nickelodeons etc. for sale....write for list. $9500; Grand Roller Organ with four 13" cobs, restored, $2,500; Buying: music boxes, rolls, orchestrions, nickelodeons, juke boxes, Nelson Wiggen 5X orchestrion, restored, $11,000; Mortier 84-key band organs, monkey organs, player grands, automata, etc. Wayne cafe organ, around 300 pipes plus accordian, $22,000; trying to buy Edmonston, 2177 Bishop Estates Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32259 (904) a Wurlitzer 125 - call. Martin Roenigk, 26 Barton Hill, East Hamp­ 287-5996 or FAX (904) 260-4549. ton, CT 06424. (203) 267-8682. ANNOUNCEMENT: I am pleased to announce the acquisition 6'3" Apollo Grand Piano, restored. J Connelly. 312-720-9058 of Gene Ballard's reproducer repair service and Ed Linotti's mornings. Twentieth Century Talking Machine Co. I now provide a full service parts and restoration source for most cylinder and disc phonographs. MAGNIFICENT PIANO ROLL CABINET. This cabinet is No catalogs are available yet, but I am happy to quote prices on parts the largest of three owned by Charles Stoddard, inventor of the and repair work. Prompt and reliable service a speciality. Tom Ampico_ It has four doors consisting of deeply carved panels with Hawthorn, 2143-A Second Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) Chinese motif. Measures 61-inches wide x 58-inches tall x 15-inches 454-9120. deep. Will hold approximately 250 Ampico rolls. $1,200 firm. Dick Howe, 73 Saddlebrook, Houston, TX 77024. (713) 680-9945. UPCOMING RECORD AUCTIONS: 78 rpm historical and personality; 12" radio transcriptions from the 1930s and 1940s; piano Mason & Hamlin Ampico "B" in 5'8" Florentine walnut art rolls, both reproducing and 88 note; cylinders; Edison discs; operatic, case. Piano and Ampico restored six years ago. A beautiful instru­ 'classical vocal, Send SASE for each list desired. Tom Hawthorn, ment with 60 rolls. $22,500 firm. Jim Blanchard, (915) 445-5150. ~143·A Second Ave., Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 454-9120. Marshall & Wendell/Ampico A reproducing grand, Florentine ~knabe Ampico "A" unrestored baby grand, plain case, $3,500 art case-edge shaded mahogany with gold leaf·trim and iron inserts or will trade up for restored instrument. Have 50 rolls also. (617) in legs, 5'4", matching bench with embroidered top, complete 237·7360. professional rebuilding-refinished, repinned, restrung, and rebuilt, $19,500 F.O.B. Elmhurst, IL (pictures available on request) Pedals, 1927 Steinway Duo-Art 6'5" long. Inlaid walnut case. Pumpers, & Rolls, 675 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126. 205-871-4601 or 205-967-3053. (708) 530-0220.

-39- FOR SALE continued - FOR SALE Regina tabletop music box, 15Vz" discs, restored MUSIC BOXES WANTED. Buying disc and cylinder music $4,000; Seeburg model E, oak, with xylophone, beautifully restored boxes, musical clocks, band organs, barrel organs, Celestina and cob $10,000 as-is (disassembled) or' $12,000 (completed). Upright type organettes, any antique mechanical music. Especially need-;:':=:'· Wheelock Duo-art, very good original condition $1,500; Capitol with Regina automatic changers (paying $12,000 in nice condition) and violin pipes, plays A rolls, unrestored, $7,500; Coinola Midget large upright single and multiple disc music boxes. Martirt Roenigk, Orchestra, contains eight instruments, restored $18,000; Knabe 26 Barton Hill, East Hampton, CT 06424. (203) 267-8682. Ampico grand $3,500; Stroud Duo-Art grand $2,200; K or KT back (only) with piano action $1,500; Violano parts: roll frame motor PLAYER PIANOS, NICKELODEONS, Music Boxes; $1,000, piano action for Violano, bad condition $100, 5 rolls in bad Changers, Orchestrions, Band Organs, Monkey Organs, Juke Boxes, condition $100 for all, Violano governor casting $250. Many parts, Player Organs, Automata, Fairground Organs, Musical Clocks, etc., stacks, etc. for Ampico and Duo-Art grands. We have approximate­ regardless of condition. Wayne Edmonston, 2177 Bishop Estates Rd., ly 60 jukeboxes in stock, unrestored. We also carry antique slot Jacksonville, FL 32259. (904) 287-59%. machines. buying, selling professionally full time for 17 years. Paul PAPER. All types of literature pertaining to mechanical musical in­ & Michelle Manganaro (215) 965-5538. struments: sales brochures, advertisements, roJlldisc catalogues, mon­ thly bulletins, technical manuals, posters, etc. Also need trade 12 Ampcios, Duo-Arts, Weltes, Grand Pianos as-is condition. CnlcKenngs, Knabes, Webers, Kimball Reproducer, all for catalogues, trade cards, post cards, stamps, posters, advertisements, sale reasonable. Harry Goldman, 12072 Brookhurst St., Garden covers, etc. for pianos, organs, juke boxes, slot machines, lamps, and Grove, CA 92640. (714) 638-2770. pool tables. Will purchase one page or large collections. Will also exchange copies with other collectors. Richard Howe, 73 Saddlebrook PIANO ROLL AND SHEET MUSIC AUCTION. Thousands Lane, Houston, TX 77024. (713) 680-9945. of original items offered monthly, also musical items for sale, trade, wanted. Musical trivia questions and prizes each month. Join the fun! Subscription $3, refunded first purchase. Rag Daddy's Music NOTICE !!! When ordering your Stuff, 1039 Manor Place, Shreveport, louisiana 71118. Technicalities V, please make your check payable PIANO ROLL AUCTION, REPRODUCING AND 88 NarE to: AMICA International. ROLLS. Large collection to be sold. Bennet Leedy, 4660 Hagar Shore, Thank you, Brian K. Meeder, 904 A. W. Victoria Coloma, MI 49038. Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-4745. PIANO ROLL AUCTIONS. Since 1970, weve been conducting monthly auctions of vintage reproducing and 88-note rolls. We also issue re-cuts of all types of rolls and produce our own exclusive original rolls of classic jazz and ragtime performances. We now serve many ..~ AMICAns, so won't you give us a try for your roll needs? Mike & - Fred Schwimmer, 325 E. Blodgett, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. AMICA ITEMS FOR SALE AMICA BULLETINS, BOUND ISSUES: 1971, 1972, Serial 1926 Marshall & Wendell 5'0" Ampico A Grand, 1973 bound Bulletins at $15 each. 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, No 108934, Florentine art case, walnut finish, gold highlights, original, 1978,1979,1980 bound Bulletins at $18 each. 1981, 1982, 1983 unrestored, complete, no bench. $3,950.00. bound Bulletins at $21 each. 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987 bound 1911 Red Welte Vortsetzer, Serial No. 198375, original, Bulletins at $24 each. PRICES INCLUDE POSTAGE AND unrestored, dark green case, metal tracker bar, needs complete restora­ HANDLING. Spiral bound to lie flat. Send order to Mary Lilien, 460 Olympiad Dr., Los Angles, CA 90043. tion, $2,100.00. Call or write Bill Koeingsberg, 77 High Pine Circle, Concord, MA 01742. 1-508-369-8523. AMICA TECHNICALITIES BOOKS: Volume I...... (1969-1971), $9.50 postpaid Volume" ...... (1972-1974), $7.50 postpaid WANTED Volume III ...... (1975-1977), $8.50 postpaid Volume IV ...... (1978-1980), $6.50 postpaid WANTED: Will pay approximately $2,000-2,500 for tabletop 15%" Volume V ...... (1981-1988), $20.00 postpaid Regina Music Boxes. Will pay more for better models. We are Reprints of interesting technical articles which have appeared in interested in changers also Also buying Steinway reproducing grand the AMICA News Bulletin, arranged and indexed into appropriate pianos and artcase reproducing pianos, especially louis Xv. Will pick >- categories. Brian Meeder, 904A West Victoria Ave., Santa up in most states. Paul & Michelle Manganaro, Po. Box 535, Barbara, CA 931Ol. Coopersburg, PA 18036, call (215) 965-5538. Roll Leaders: Duo-Art, AMPICO and Welte: Excellent replicas. For order form, see mailing cover of Bulletin or write to Brian A-ROLLS. Paying $100.00 for original CAPIIDL 10 tune all-blues Meeder, 904A West Victoria Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 9310l. nickelodeon A rolls. All or most titles must be blues tunes. Paying AMICA STATIONERY: $3.50 (letter size), $3.20 (note size), $50.00 for CAPIIDL popular 10 and 15 tune A rolls. Also buying including mailing charges. Fine quality stationery with omate CLARK and AUIDMATIC A rolls. Originals only, no recuts. Rolls AMICA borders. Each packet contains 25 letters and matching must be in average playable condition, minor repairable defects OK. envelopes. Send orders to Tim Passinault, 105 Hemlock St., Send roll maker, number and title information or photocopy roll label. Munising, MI 49862. ED SPRANKLE, 1768 Leimert Blvd., Oakland, CA 94602. (415) AMICA STERLING SILVER PINS: $8.00 each, postpaid. 531-7867. Very attractive on your lapel or dress. Send orders to Tim Passinault, 105 Hemlock St., Munising, MI 49862. Regina and other disk and cylinder music boxes wanted, any condition. Also want large monkey organ, Steinway Duo-art artcase Please make ALL CHECKS payable to piano. Arnold Levin, 2634 Woodlawn Road, Northbrook, IL 60062. AMICA INTERNATIONAL " (708) 564-2893. i::0~;<'~"i"':>:i;" :,,:,.,-",C!::ri ·i.,;<-~i Irr---·----"""-.....-0-.""',,,,.-, Jt. .~,,-..----.-- ...... -- _. --'~;1! PIANOCORDER™ • BROUGHER RESTORATIONS fJ MIDI UPGRADE ~ ~ Reproducers, Nickelodeons ~,.>;., ~ Take your Pianocorder equipped piano and add our and Fine Grand Pianos fie: easily instal1ed Me-I MIDI Converter. Throw in an COMPLETE RESTORATION Pi! electronic keyboard or synthesizet; and what happens? ~ FACILITIES l:;i i You can add strings (or horns or chimes...) to your piano performances. Want to make new tapes but OWNER OPERATED don't have the Pianocorder record option? Simple. Just playa MIDI keyboard through the MC-I and your tape library grows. Put a MIDI sequencer (or MIDI equipped computer) in your "recording studio" CASE AND VENEER REPAIRS to record, orchestrate, compose, transpose, and edit ~~'I!~I HAND-RUBBED MIRROR.II~~I:'I new music or old tapes. OR SATIN FINISHES IN VARNISH ~

~!III VOICING AND TONE SPECIALIST !~~:~ Ii , ! Concert Quality Regulation :~ , ~ Lowest Prices, Known References, I (~J Guaranteed Work. ~~J ~l' only the worlds finest known grades of matenals are used. '~IYl; . They are always fresh and continually checked. ~ ~J I Hot glue and original materi~ls used throughout I~ ~~ wherever possible ~. {PialJo AutomationI ™ 651-A Morse Street, San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 239-2703 DEALER INQUIRES INVITED 'l~:~;~;;::::::~=-Jl Piamcorder'" is a regislefed lraderrark d M>ranlz Co.. Ire '-"'r------, All Members of A.M.I.C.A. are Cordially invited to a PAUL & MICHELLE MANGANARO PO BOX 535 ~®rru@ (Q)~~®rru ~®~ ~W COOPERSBURG, PA 18036 (215) 965-5538 Sponsored by the Heart of America Chapter of A. M. I.C.A. IN TOPEKA KANSAS We are interested in purchasing: GAGE PARK * JUNE 1st & 2nd '90 ALL MEMBERS & ALL ORGANS - BAND, STREET, * Steinway reproducing grands FAIR or MONKEY ARE WELCOME! * High-quality artcase reproducing There will be activities and organ play at the Band Stand & picnic grounds Friday evening on June 1st followed by the grand pianos 9th consecutive Heart of America Organ Rally on Saturday, * Regina music boxes: June 2nd. Tabletop and changer models We will be the Main attraction! The Gage Park offers * 1940's & '50's Jukeboxes a Herschell Spillman Train, and a Herschell Spillman Carrousel which operates inside its own building. There's lots of ideal room to display & show any and all the organs within a We buy all types of automatic music beautiful fair ground setting. Please come, enjoy the fun & food with us next June. More information later - inquires & requests for mailing list: Paul Morgenroth, 3620 So. Dillingham Road BUYING & SELLING PROFESSIONALLY IN Grain Valley, MO 64029 AUTOMATIC MUSIC FOR 17 YEARS (816) 229-1255 Charles Tyler, 1630 Topping Kansas City, MO 64126 (816) 241·6989

-41- ARTCRAFT Music Rolls participates in an important r BOSTON CONCERT! ttpIANOLA HISTORy" is made on October 29,1989 with The American Premiere of ttLinnmania-Marseillaise" - a 1989 Fantasie for Player-Piano! The Music Critic for "The Boston Globe" writes a rave review for Mr. Henderson's 2-hour PIANOLA Performance! Richard Dyer of The Boston Globe wrote, the next day: "The Player-Piano demonstration by Douglas Henderson was most interesting when it featured works...which were composed to exploit the artistic possibilities of the Pianola." LINNMANIA-MARSEILLAISE was composed in 1989 for the medium, and is a ground-breaking work for the genre: melodic, humorous and overwhelming in scope! The critic concludes by saying: "Tremendous - beautiful and exciting music that could exist in no other way!" While there was only seating for 200 people at the auditorium in downtown Boston, YOU can have the opportunity to possess a copy of LINNMANIA-MARSEILLAISE (Duo-Art) and enjoy it in the comfort of your residence. Impress musicians! Amaze your friends! Be first on your block to own a copy of the most significant work for Player-Piano in decades! Price: $20.00 plus shipping. Mr. Henderson appeared at the Concert under the auspices of Dave Levin and his Magic Piano Productions. ARTCRAFT Music Rolls, P.O. Box 295, Wiscasset, Maine 04578 U.s.A. r

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ANTIQUE MUSICAL INSlRUMENT TECHNICIAN Walt Disney World Co. is currently accepting applications from individuals possessing a minimum of ten ( 10) years experience in all facets ofantique musical instrument restoration. This will include restoring, maintaining and repairing instruments ranging in age from SO to 1SO years old. Ability and skills in woodworking, refinishing, pneumatic and electrical knowledge required. This position also requires the ability to tune all components of an instrument. Interested applicants should forward a resume to: 6" High - dual Mode Operation walt Disney World Co. Employment & Casting CenterWRW-4 created as souvenir table favor for P.O. Box 10,000 AMICA BOSTON 1989 Lake BuenaVista,FL 32830 To purchase, send $25 plus $5.00 postage & packaging Allan Jayne P.O. Box 762 V ~Y§fllEf World Co. - Nashua, NH 03061-0762

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~ -:!I11II1I11111111I1II111111111I1U11I11111II11I1111111II1II1111111I1I1I111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 - - --:",y-. - - - - - uqLIIZE~ ------MILITARY BAND ORGAN STYLE "150" - - All Arrangements by David Stumpf - - - RolI'13402 No. 13405 - - 1. The little Shoemaker•••••••••• F.T• CHRI STMAS ROLL' 1 - - 2. Ta-ra-ro Boom-de-ay F. T• 1. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like - - Christmas.••.••.••••••••••••••••.• Will...n - - 3. The Ash Grove ••••••••••••••Waltz 2. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.•••..••• Unknown - 4. ~ry Lou ••••••••••••••••••••.r. T" 3. Hardrock. Coco and Joe •••• Stuart Hamblen 5. Billy F.T. 4. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town .••••••Coots 5. Here Come. Santa Claus••Autry & Holderman - 6. Tritsch-Tratsch Polka - - 6. Christmas In Killarney . - - 7. Wonderful Copenhagen••••••••Waltz ••••••••••• .Redmond, Cavanough & Wildon 8. Smile •.••.•••••••••••.•...•.. F. T. 7. Up On The Housetop•••••••••••••.• .Hanby 9. Three Little Fishes F.T. 8. Silver Bells Livingston & Evans - 9. Suzy Snowflake Tepper & Brodsky - - 10. Funiculi Funicula Waltz 10. I Saw Mommy Kissing Sonto Claus...Connor - - - - ROLL NO. 13408 Roll #13409 - CHILDREN'S ROLL - CHRI STMAS ROLL' 2 - I. Swinging On A Star Jimmy Van HeU$eo 1. Rudolph, The Red Nose Reindeer••••••• M:!rks 2. The Teddy Bear's Picnic••••••• JohnW. Bratton - 2. Hove Yourself A Merry little Christmas ••Blane - - 3. Someb:xly Come Out And Play••••••Joe Raposo 3. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow ...... - - 4. Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah••••••••••••Allie Wrubel ...... Styne 5. Whistle While You Work •••••• Frank Churchill 4. All I Want For Christmas Is My Two -:=:~ 4. Heigh Ho ••••••••••••••••••• Frank Churchill Front Teeth•••••••••••••••••••••••••Gardner - 7. It's A Small World Sherman & Sherman 5. We Wish You A Merry Christmas.... JJnknown - 6. Frosty The Snowman Nelson & Rollins - - 8. Puff The Magic Dragon•••••••Yarrow & Lipton - - 9. The Muppet Show Theme Henson & Pottle 7. Jingle Bells Pierpont 8. White Christmas Berlin - 10. Music Box Dancer Frank Mills 9. If It Doesn't Snow On Christmas ••••••••M:!rks - - 10. Home Far The Holidays Allen - - Roll # 13407 - No. 13406 Great Moments In American M.Jsic Vol. 2· Great Moments 10 American M.Jsic - 1. So Long Its Been Good To Know You Volume One - 2. I've Been Working On The Railroad 1. Sai ling, Sai Ii og - - 3. On Top Of Old Smokey 2. Arkansas Traveler - - 4. Jimmy Crock Corn 3. Oh, Them Golden Slippers - 5. Oh My Darling Clementine 4. Yankee Doddle Boy S. Oh! Susanna - 6. Polly Wolly Doodle - 7. Wabash CaMonball 6. When Johnny Comes Marching Home - - 7. Yellow ROie Of Texas - - 8. Skip To My Lou Roll No. 13410 - - 8. Grand Old Flag - 9. Shoo Fly Don't Bother - Me I. Shrimp Boats 9. Camptown Races 10. Nelly Bly 2. Come What Jt.k:Jy - - 10. Swannee - 3. Down Yonder - - 4. Good Night Irene - - 5. Green, Green Grass of Home ... - - - 6. Alabama Jubilee - Courtesy of Louis May - - - - To Place An Order­- - PRICE Call (Outside Calif. § - P~!£ 800-826-5539) ;;;,..­ - $35 Per Roll Inside Calif. = 401 S. BROADWAY, TURLOCK, CA 95380 Call 209-667-1996 = iilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllill IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII~-

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0-19&0 0-1981 0-1982 THE BEST OF BROADWAY "LATEST POPULAR HITS" COUNTRY £7 WESTERN HITS (A MEDLEY Of 48 SONGS) 1. On ThE!' P.oad Again 1. Ti'" A Y",lIow Ribbon 2. Coal Mi"""'s Dought",r 1. ThE!' Sound Of Music 2. Lucill'" 3. I Walk ThE!' Line 2. My Fair LadY 3. ThE!' Gambl",r 4. Nine To Five 3. Fiddl.,.,. On The P.oaf 5. Wast€'d Days And Wast€'d N,ghrs 4. South Pacific 4. Still ThE!' One 6. Ruby. Don', Take Your Love To Town 5. Camelot 5. Dad. Bod L.,.,.oy llrown 7. Crazy 6. ThE!' Music Man 6. Music Dax Danc",r 8 DrMn' My Life Away 7. Carousel 9. YourChearln'Heart 8. Oliver! 7. You UghtUpMyUfE!' 10. ReleaseMe 9. Oklahoma! 8 ShE!' l3E!'1i"'''''' In Me 11. Dlue Eyes Cryin' In ThE!' P.oin 10. W",sr Side Story 9. ShE!' Loves You 12 Folsom Prison Blues 11. ThE!' King And I 13 Stand Dy Your Man 10 ThE!' Ent"'rta,,,,,,, 14 EI Paso 15. Ok,.. From Muskogee • • 0-1985 0-1983 0-1984• "LATEST POPULAR RELEASES" "LATEST POPULAR TUNES" CHRISTMAS COLLECTION 1. Have You"..lf a Merry litTI.. Christmas 1. N..w Y0<1<. New Yar1< 1. H..y. Look Me Over 2. H..ll0. Dally' ~ ~.rf<'~~ 2. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa C1au> 3 (H..y. Won't You Play) Another 5amebady 2 Up .. .. from 'An 3. It's Beginning To LoaI< a Lot lik.. Chn>tmas 4. ThE!' Christmas Sang (Ch..stnurs P.oosrlng on Dane Somebody Wrong Sang 3. [loogi.. Woagi.. llugl.. Day 4. A11..yCat an ()pen Fir..) 4. Take Me Home. Country P.oads 5. HC>tTlE" ,or ThE!' Holidays 5. IL..ft My Heart In San Francisco 5. 5oInewher.. My-love (ThE!'me from 6. ThE!' Old Piano P.oII Blues "Dr.lhovogo .) 6. W .. NE!'E'd a litTI.. Christmas I'll l3E!' HC>tTlE" For Chri>tmas 7. Tomorrow (from ..Annl....) 6 High Hopes 7 8. I'd Uk", To Teach ThE!' Wood To Sing 7. You Ne€'d Me 8 l ..t It Snow! L"'t It Snow' L..t It Snow' 9. BoogI.. Woagi.. (ThE!' OOg,nal) 9. Up on !he Housetop + 8. Dlue 5u€'dE!' ShOE!'S 10. (All IWantForChrisrmas Is) MyTwo FrontT"""th 10. P.oindrop Keep Fallin' on My Head 9. Aft..r ThE!' Lovin' 11. l3E!'E!'r Darr"'l Palka 10 Duelling DanjOs 11. Deck !he Halls ThE!' Twelve of Chnstmas 12 It's A Small Wood 1 1. Mack ThE!' KnifE!' 12. Days 13. Cabar..t 12. ThE!' y..llow T..xas 13. Jolly Old S, Nicholas Rose Of Wish You a Merry Christmas 14. P",nnsy!vonia Palka 13. Elvira 14. W .. 15 You Iv.. My SunshinE' 14 Paper P.oses 15 Jingl'" l3E!'1I Rock 15. Dill Dail..y. Won't You P1€'ClSE' Come Home'

0-1986• 0-1987 0-1988 BIG BAND FAVORITES THE BEST OF BARBER SHOP POP HITS 1. In !he Mood 1. Thot Old Gang of Mine 1 . You Iv'" ThE!' SUnshi...... Of My lifE!' 2. Tak.. ThE!' 'A' Train 2. Dye [lye Dlock [lird 2. Fame 3. Je"..y Daunc'" 3. ThE!' Old Groy Mar.. 3. Chance ArE!' 4. (}eoqin ThE!' BE!'gui...... 4. Dy ThE!' Ught of ThE!' Silvery Moon 4. C..I..bration 5. It's neen A Long. Lang Time 5 For Me And My Gal 5. Iv.. You Lonesom.. Tonight 6 OpusOnE' 6. L..t Me Call You Sweetheart 6. Evergr"""n 7. Sann Dall 7 Oh' You Beaurlful Doll 7. Somewher.. Our Th..r.. (An Am..rican Tail) 8. TangerinE' 8. Down [lyThE!' Old MillStream 8 Aash Danc.. 9. I'm Gertlng Sentimental ~ You 9. In ThE!' Good Old Summer Tim.. 9. Ic.. Castl..s 10. Stompin' At ThE!' Savoy 10. Sweerheart Tr""" ~~. ~~r~~r~~~a~~':,.. 11. T..mptatlon 11. 5chaa1 Days 12. Stri"9 Of Pearls 12 DaISY Daisy 12. Hill Str"""t Dlues 13 Dontl3E!'ThotWoy 13. Ida. 5""""E't As Appl.. Oder 13. Endless Love 14. Tux€'do Junction 14. My Buddy 14. You W",r.. Always On My Mind 15. Two O'C1ock Jump 15. [lill Dail..y 15. W.. Al.. ThE!' World

0-1990• 0-1991• 0-1989• POP HITS ELVIS PRESLEY CHILDREN'S FAVORITES 1. Happy Dirthday Medl..y 1. ThE!' Glory of love (Karat.. Kid II) ~.~~, 2 Supercalifragilisrlc..xpialidocous 2. God BI..ss ThE!' USA 3. Ifs A Small. Small Wood All Shaak ~ 3. Tak.. My llreath Away (Top Gun) 3. 4. Mis""r Roger's ThE!'m'" 4. I Jusr Call€'d To Soy I Love You 4. Goad Luck Charm ArE!' You l.clnesame Tonight 5. I'm PapE!'ye ThE!' Soilor Man 5. Ax.., "F" (l3E!'ver!y Hills Cap) 5. 6. ThE!' ROinbow Connection 6 America (N..il Diamond) 6. Con't Help Falling In Love With You 7. W..·r", Off To 5E"e ThE!' Wizard 7. Could I Hove This Dane'" ~. ~~~~Tonight 8. Sesame Srr"""t ThE!'me ~,J'~~~~th ThE!' Candy Man g My Wings 9. It·s Now Or Never 9. 10. Rerum To 5endE'r 10. Swinging On A Star ~~. ~I~'~cDragon 11. I-le